Bear EncountersExp. 04

Meet the Spectacled Bears.

45 minutes with Moises, Coco and Juliet — the sanctuary's three spectacled bears, South America's only bear species.

Duration
45 min
Enclosure
300 m²
Residents
Moises · Coco · Juliet
Group
Small
Tremarctos ornatus

About the experience.

South America's only bear species lives at Cochahuasi in a 300 square-meter area equipped with a swimming pool and climbing platforms. Their daily diet includes fresh fruit, oatmeal and bromeliads — balanced for the cloud-forest species they are.

What Happens

Inside the bear encounters.

§ Structure
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Introduction

The story of each bear — where they came from and why they live here.

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Observation

Watch the bears in their enclosure with commentary from the care team.

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Feeding Demonstration

Observe a feeding and learn about species-appropriate nutrition.

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Conservation

Discuss the spectacled bear across the Andes and the threats it faces.

Before You Come

Practical notes.

Reserve

Book your bear encounters.

An up-close conservation narrative with one of the rarest large mammals of the Andes.