Team

A terrific team looks after the well-being of the bears and our guestsn

Would you like to know who can help you plan your visit to the Arosa Bear Sanctuary, who looks after you on site and who organises the activities? Here you can learn more about the committed team who, as well as answering your questions, also ensure the well-being and care of the bears.

Team

Hans Schmid
Scientific Director
"Being able to work in a natural landscape for bears and visitors is fantastic for me."
Daria Jörg
Specialist in Bears & Guests
"Being in the mountains and being able to work as an animal keeper has always been my big dream."
Angie Voigtländer
Specialist in Bears & Guests
"Being able to share knowledge and raise awareness about animal protection and sustainability at this wonderful place makes me happy."
Ursula Bieri
Bear & Guest Specialist
"It makes me happy to care for the bears' species-appropriate habitat, modeled after their natural environment, and to raise awareness among our visitors about sustainable animal protection
Nadia Zippert
Guest Service
"Each individual story of these rescued bears touches me. To be able to work in this unique nature for sustainable animal protection is pure joy."
Vreni Schmid
Guest Service
"Bears, mountains, and enthusiasm. It feels good to work here and simply enjoy."
Lisa von Ah
Guest Service
"It fills my heart with great joy to share knowledge with guests at this wonderful place about animal welfare, species-appropriate bear care, and sustainability."

Volunteer employees

Committed supporters

Ursula Geissler
Volunteer
"My involvement with the Bear Sanctuary team brings me a lot of joy."
Susanne Wyss
Volunteer
"Introducing the fascinating brown bears to visitors in this wonderful mountain world is simply a beautiful and enriching task."
Heinz Thommen
Volunteer
"Bringing visitors closer to knowledge about bears and animal welfare in a beautiful mountain world is a wonderful task and fills me with great joy."
Karin Steiger
Volunteer
"Our bears have a sad past – actively witnessing how the natural instincts and joy of life return to the bears is a miracle!"
Rolf Fringer
Volunteer
"It’s a wonderful feeling to sense that the bears in Arosa feel as at home as I do!"
Christine Färber
Volunteer
"Getting involved for bears and bear enthusiasts in front of this breathtaking mountain backdrop makes me happy."