Meet the Bear Whisperer

Gary Zorn has a passion for the big bears – the grizzlies. With Gary you will meet the Cariboo Mountains grizzly bears in their wild natural habitat. Gary has devoted his life studying the social hierarchy, habits, habitat and body language of these creatures while communing with them on their turf. Grizzlies, one of the largest predatory and most solitary species with their razor sharp claws, big demeanor and tell-tale hump over the shoulder and dished nose are unmistakable and the signature species of the Canadian wilderness. From the wetlands to the alpine travel the trails of these great animals with Gary. He knows most of the bears here intimately from their unique habits, temperament,family units and colorings While amongst the grizzlies, Gary thinks like a bear. As he communicates with the bears he speaks in a soft monotone, and filled with his special brand of humor, he conveys calmness but can also convey a stern command – “Hey, bear, how’s the fishin’?” “Enough bear, back off now.” These bears are wild and free. Gary maintains a constant and vigilant respect for the bears. His most often repeated advice in bear viewing – “Grizzly Bears are wild animals. Remain calm. Never run from a bear.” High safety standards ensure guests enjoy this unique experience and see some of Canada’s premier wildlife in close proximity, ideal for photography and just experiencing nature in the raw. Whether you are viewing the bears on the rivers by jet boat going about their daily business and enjoying a salmon feast or feeding on Solomon seals (Polygonatummultiflorum) and grasses in the high mountain valleys, it is an experience you will remember and treasure forever. Come and join Gary and Ecotours – BC for this unique experience. Hear his engaging and often humorous bear stories and learn about these magnificent animals from his knowledge and experience in the world of the great bears. A truly Canadian wilderness adventure this is not just a grizzly bear viewing trip. It’s a pure intimate experience with nature – one that has the power to enlighten and redefine one’s inner self.