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A New Monument to Honor Grizzly 399

A New Monument to Honor Grizzly 399A New Monument to Honor Grizzly 399A New Monument to Honor Grizzly 399

Help make a new bronze monument of 399 and her cubs a reality. 

A New Monument to Honor Grizzly 399

A New Monument to Honor Grizzly 399A New Monument to Honor Grizzly 399A New Monument to Honor Grizzly 399

Help make a new bronze monument of 399 and her cubs a reality. 

An Outpouring of Love

Grizzly 399, a global icon of grizzly bear conservation, leaves behind a legacy both remarkable and heartbreaking. This grand matriarch of Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming, lived to an impressive 28 years old and birthed 18 cubs. Her lineage includes at least 24 descendants—cubs, grandcubs, and great-grandcubs. Sadly, it is believed that roughly half of them have died, mostly due to human activity. Her passing on October 22, 2024, has deeply saddened her many admirers, prompting an outpouring of love and support. Now, many are asking how to best honor this extraordinary bear...

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The Monument

The "Grizzly 399 Legacy of Love Project" aims to create a larger-than-life bronze monument (life+1/2) of 399 and her cubs, sculpted by acclaimed wildlife artist Jocelyn Russell. Fundraising efforts will cover artist fees, production, installation and fundraising expenses. We are actively seeking a suitable site for the monument within the communities surrounding the National Parks in Wyoming. Our goal is to unveil the monument on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026, the perfect day to honor 399.

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The Artist

Jocelyn Russell is a renowned sculptor with over 60 public and private monuments to her credit. Her most notable works include the heroic war horse Sgt. Reckless, a series of life-size animals for the Audubon Zoo, and the iconic racehorse Secretariat. Jocelyn's personal connection to this Grizzly 399 Project runs deep. In 2020, she had the privilege of witnessing 399 and her quadruplets firsthand. It was an experience that deeply inspired her to memorialize this beloved bear and her cubs in bronze.

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Help us create this lasting tribute to 399 to ensure her legacy will be remembered for generations to come. All donations are tax deductible through the 501(c)(3) corporation, Angels Without Wings, Inc. 

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Latest Press Release

February 4, 2025

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Grizzly 399's impact has transcended national park boundaries, capturing the hearts of people nationwide. The Grizzly 399 monument will not only celebrate her life but also serve as a lasting tribute.


Sonia Reid - Artist & Photographer, Jackson, WY

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Fundraising efforts have been made possible through Angels Without Wings, Inc. (AWW), a 501(c)(3) corporation.

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