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Baylor Bear Habitat
A Tradition of Stewardship, Education and Conservation
Located at the heart of the Baylor campus, the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat is home to our beloved live bears. Since first arriving on campus in 1917, the American black bears have embodied Baylor's spirit and tradition.
Meet Our Bears
Our Bears
A Baylor tradition since 1917, the Baylor Bear Habitat is committed to providing excellent care for Baylor's bears and serving the larger community by presenting unique educational experiences with the Habitat's American black bears.
Respecting God's creation by providing state-of-the-art care for our American black bears, forming strategic partnerships throughout the campus community to help the Habitat caregivers meet and exceed industry-leading standards of animal care.
Impacting people throughout local, state and national communities by offering unique educational experiences to learn about and interact with American black bears.
Protecting our global community through preservation and advocacy efforts, contributing to the continued support and health of wildlife around the world.
News
More NewsBaylor University today announced a lead gift from Jeff (B.B.A. ’92) and Shelley (B.B.A. ’92) Vosburg of Flower Mound, Texas, to fund renovations and improvements to the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat. Construction has broken ground on the donor-funded project, which will elevate habitat grounds, enhance the live mascot program’s educational outreach resources and provide improvements to technology and infrastructure.
You may have noticed some recent changes around the Bear Habitat. We are excited to announce that early stages of grounds improvements have begun around the existing home of Indy and Belle. These improvements are being funded through the generosity of the Baylor Family. Additional details about this project will be shared soon.
Baylor University bear mascot Judge Sue Sloan, known as “Lady,” beloved sister of the late Judge “Joy” Reynolds and cherished member of the Baylor Family, passed away peacefully today surrounded by her loving and dedicated caregivers, staff and veterinary team. Lady was 23.
College traditions are beloved on college campuses across the country. At Baylor, traditions are rooted in connection and community, giving students a lifelong tie to the University.
