Appalachian Bear Rescue

121 Painted Trillium Way Townsend, Tennessee 37882

Other Animals

Appalachian Bear Rescue animal shelter in Townsend, TN

Townsend Shelters

(865) 738-3683 Directions

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Hours of operation

Monday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Today
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Appalachian Bear Rescue in Townsend, TN

Appalachian Bear Rescue is a black bear rescue facility in Townsend, Tennessee, located just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and about 20 miles northwest of Knoxville. It is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that has been returning orphaned, injured, and sick black bears from national parks and surrounding areas back to the wild since 1996. The facility cares for cubs in its Wild Enclosures and Red Roof Recovery Center as they grow strong enough for release, giving each bear a second chance at life in the wild. Visitors can stop by Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Shelter details

Service area: Great Smoky Mountains National Park area, Townsend, Tennessee, and surrounding Tennessee/regional areas served by TWRA
Animals served: Other Animals

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