Hockey and Honey

Celebrate World Bear Day with a visit from the Boston Bruins mascot, bear enrichment, expert talks and more!

Included with general Zoo admission. No additional purchase or reservation is required for Zoo members. Event takes place rain or shine! 

Don't miss a visit with Blades, Boston Bruins playful mascot. Watch as our resident black bears, Smoky and Bubba, enjoy a special honeycomb enrichment, and chat with our animal care team to learn more about these brothers. Stop by our education station to discover the important role black bears play in healthy ecosystems and how you can help protect them.

Catch exciting performances by Big Joe the Storyteller at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. inside the Animal Discovery Center. Plus, stop by the giveaway table for take-home crafts (while supplies last). Don’t forget to wear your Bruins gear for this special day!

Just Fur Fun

• Come dressed for the occasion in your own black bear mask (shown here).
• Zoodopt a black bear! Zoodopts support the care and feeding of our animals, and with each purchase, we'll bring a little of the Zoo to you!
• Color a bear in our Kids' Corner.
• Learn more about the bears.