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Olswalds Bear Ranch Like any proud father, Newberry resident Dean Oswald enjoys sharing the accomplishments of his 23 grown North American Black Bears with visitors. He is equally proud of the 3 cubs who inhabit his secluded property north of town. While strolling the grounds, Oswald will point to each and list their different personalities, names and even their weight. The top picture is of Tyson who died July 2, 2000 from a stroke. Certified as weighing over 1,000 pounds in October, 1999, Tyson was possibly the largest black bear in the world. 20 year-old Griz enjoys napping in the sun but doesn't get around as well as he used to. Suzie, a sweet little girl who weighs around 300 pounds, will come when she's called, but only for an orange circus peanut. These North Amercan black bears are being raised at Oswalds Bear Ranch, a bear-friendly eighty acre compound located eight miles north of Newberry. The bears roam freely within their three well maintained natural habitats. Sleeping areas, or "dens", are provided for the animals, as well as plenty of climbable trees and swimming pools. Visitors are able to walk around the entire perimeter of the habitat to view the bears in all areas. Dean Oswald has spent the last 17 years breeding and raising black bears. When asked about his future with the bears, a smile lights up Oswald's face. "I plan on doing this as long as I can. I enjoy the special bond I have with the bears, because when they look at me I believe they know I'm their master and friend. I think we are doing something positive by allowing people to see the bears, as well as helping them to have a better understanding and appreciation of animals." Oswalds Bear Ranch is open seven days a week from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day. 10 am to 8 pm. The rest of September, Oswalds Bear Ranch closes at 6 pm. Admission is $8 per car load. This is a walk about - not a drive thru. Souvenir Shop, Busses, RV Parking, Rain Gear Available. From Newberry, go four miles north on M- 123 to Deer Park Road (H-37). Turn left and travel another four miles to Oswalds' Little Bear Acres. For more information, call (906) 293-3147.

Olswalds Bear Ranch

Like any proud father, Newberry resident Dean Oswald enjoys sharing the accomplishments of his 23 grown North American Black Bears with visitors. He is equally proud of the 3 cubs who inhabit his secluded property north of town. While strolling the grounds, Oswald will point to each and list their different personalities, names and even their weight. The top picture is of Tyson who died July 2, 2000 from a stroke. Certified as weighing over 1,000 pounds in October, 1999, Tyson was possibly the largest black bear in the world. 20 year-old Griz enjoys napping in the sun but doesn't get around as well as he used to. Suzie, a sweet little girl who weighs around 300 pounds, will come when she's called, but only for an orange circus peanut. These North Amercan black bears are being raised at Oswalds Bear Ranch, a bear-friendly eighty acre compound located eight miles north of Newberry. The bears roam freely within their three well maintained natural habitats. Sleeping areas, or "dens", are provided for the animals, as well as plenty of climbable trees and swimming pools. Visitors are able to walk around the entire perimeter of the habitat to view the bears in all areas. Dean Oswald has spent the last 17 years breeding and raising black bears. When asked about his future with the bears, a smile lights up Oswald's face. "I plan on doing this as long as I can. I enjoy the special bond I have with the bears, because when they look at me I believe they know I'm their master and friend. I think we are doing something positive by allowing people to see the bears, as well as helping them to have a better understanding and appreciation of animals."
	Oswalds Bear Ranch is open seven days a week from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day. 10 am to 8 pm. The rest of September, Oswalds Bear Ranch closes at 6 pm. Admission is $8 per car load. This is a walk about - not a drive thru. Souvenir Shop, Busses, RV Parking, Rain Gear Available. From Newberry, go four miles north on M- 123 to Deer Park Road (H-37). Turn left and travel another four miles to Oswalds' Little Bear Acres. For more information, call (906) 293-3147.