VIRGINIA'S PREMIER TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR SPORTS SHOW Brody, The Bear - 1500 pound live Kodiak Grizzly Bear Jeff and Leanne Watson of J&L BRUINS believe that educating the public about bears and safety in bear country is the most important aspect of their business. Jeff travels throughout the country sharing his vast knowledge of bears and most importantly, he shares his dear friend, Brody, with over a million people every year. A few of the topics Jeff covers are: · How to safely spend time in bear country. This is beneficial to anyone who likes to camp, fish, hike, hunt or participate in any outdoor activity. · How to properly store your food · Options for what you can do if you encounter a bear · Jeff shares his experiences in films, television, commercials, etc. · Jeff also gives a small demonstration on how he works his bears on the set. Along with his presentation, Jeff spends the day sharing Brody with the public and answering questions. It's a rare opportunity to see a Kodiak Grizzly bear up close and personal. Whether Brody is playing with his toys, interacting with Jeff or simply taking one of his afternoon naps ... seeing such an amazingly beautiful, intelligent and HUGE animal is an experience you won't soon forget. Back to "Special Guests and Attractions" page HERE.