While the state of North Carolina is home to one of the 10 best zoos in the nation, as well as a trio of decent aquariums, there is another trio of rather infamous zoos that all have bears as the focus. Unfortunately these notorious establishments have been in the news off-and-on for years due to the terrible enclosures that the animals are kept in:
Tribal elders say they'll sue Cherokee NC bear zoo
Tribal elders say they'll sue Cherokee NC bear zoo