Update

To better appreciate the dimensions of the enclosure please have a look at the map bellow. When you know that the feeding cage and small enclosure (at the bottom right of the map) are bigger than the bears’ present cage, you can see what a big improvement it will be for Desi, Kevin and Hilda to be able to enjoy the total area of the main enclosure.

The construction of the wall of the main enclosure began 10 days ago. It is progressing slowly but surely.  Thanks for helping me out with a donation.

Patrick

Update

As you can see on the pictures bellow, the first phase of the construction (small enclosure and feeding cage) is practically finished now. The “play-ground” in the small enclosure was all made with recycled wood, by Dave, a volunteer carpenter. Very soon, Desi, Kevin and Hilda will be able to enjoy this small enclosure and its adjacent cage, while waiting for the main enclosure to be finished. In itself, it will already be a great improvement to their present cage.

So far, people have donated approximately 2000 USD through this blog, but I will need at least another 20 000 USD to be able to pay the bills for the making of the main enclosure. I’ve already put all my personal savings in this project, so I hope you can help a little. Thank you.

Patrick

BTW, for those who haven't seen the short fund raising film for this project, the link is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgeF09RwBwg&feature=youtu.be