The American Bear Association in Orr, St. Louis County, United States | Bear Viewing

Black Bear Viewing at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary - The American Bear Association

The Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary operated by The American Bear Association in Orr, Minnesota is often described as the best place to see wild black bears in their natural habitat, and for good reason. From our expanded viewing deck visitors can learn about black bears by observing their natural behavior.

In the summer of 2007, almost 20,000 people visited the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary to see the bears and learn about the true nature of the black bear. The Sanctuary is now closed until Memorial Day Weekend, 2008

Nestled in the North Woods of Minnesota, the Sanctuary is located approximately two hours northwest of Duluth. The nearest town is Orr, which is about thirty minutes away. Encompassing some 360 acres, the Sanctuary consists of a combination of habitats: aspen forests, cedar swamps, marshes, beaver ponds, a primary stream, open meadows and numerous other resources.