Grinder was found in 2001 in Invermere, BC. He was wandering alone on a logging road, dehydrated, thin, weak and weighing only 4.5 kg. His mother was never found so we’ll probably never know why he was alone. Grinder is outgoing and high-spirited. And he has established himself as the dominant bear despite his smaller size. If you see Grinder and Coola play fighting, you can bet he started it.

The timber wolf of the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife is a retiree from the movie industry. Originally born into captivity and hand raised, Alpha was unable to be released into the wild. Now he makes his home within a large protected habitat at the base of the Mountain, where he can roam freely and explore his surroundings. Alpha can often be spotted from our parking lot or as you travel up the Skyride.