Private Tour
What will we learn about on the tour?
Our tours are always age-appropriate depending on the needs of your group. Here is a sampling of some information one might receive on a tour:
[-] Why teddy bears were named after the president Teddy Roosevelt
[-] The land dispute that arose to the creation of one of the first teddy bears in the world
[-] Our great parks system that Teddy Roosevelt started
[-] The Arizona Black Bear, where it lives, what it eats, and other fascinating bear facts.
During the factory portion of the tour we can include:
[-] Importing and exporting of products and how it affects each of us as consumers
[-] Embroidery and silk screening, the influence on the public of company and corporate logos
[-] What goes into designing a bear: sequencing, planning, materials needed
[-] Government safety laws pertaining to stuffed animals, why they exist and how they are adhered to.
[-] See how bears are cut out and sewn together. Learn about seams, combing, and air brushing. Students see how a stuffed animal is turned right side out and actually watch one being stuffed.
Tour Only: Includes a private guided educational tour of our facility. Cost: $4 per bear-maker.
Stuff Your Own Bear Private Tour (our most popular tour): Includes a guided tour with each child receiving their very own 12" bear to stuff, comb, and bathe. Cost: $12 per bear-maker.
If you'd like to book an event, fill out a printable registration form and fax it to 602-225-9604. Our events coordinator will call you within 2-3 days.
*** Private Tours are reserved for groups of more than ten. If you are looking to book a group of less then ten, just stop by for our daily Drop-In Tour at 1:oopm!
