Papa Bear takes Baby Bear, Elmo and Zoe on a hike in Bear National Park so that they may earn a Bear Scout badge by spotting a Blue-Feathered Swallowing Swallow. Along the way, they learn about the beauty of nature and how best to take care of the Earth from the help of Park Ranger Squirrel.
Acting
Kevin Clash's Elmo remains improbably committed to the bit.
Practical Effects
Puppetry in actual outdoor locations—logistics nightmare, charming result.
Director
Victor DiNapoli
Kevin Clash
Elmo
Fran Brill
Zoe
David Rudman
Baby Bear
Joey Mazzarino
Papa Bear
Tyler Bunch
Park Ranger Squirrel
Rickey Boyd
Additional Muppet Performer
Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Additional Muppet Performer
Paul McGinnis
Additional Muppet Performer
Matt Vogel
Additional Muppet Performer
Pam Arciero
Segment Muppet Performer
Lisa Buckley
Segment Muppet Performer
Carmen Osbahr
Segment Muppet Performer
John Tartaglia
Segment Muppet Performer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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