Polar Bear Programs at the Alaska Zoo


Polar Bear Programs
Description: As the Earth's climate changes, concerns are growing over the loss of sea ice. This is the habitat polar bears rely on for hunting ringed seals, so their future is uncertain as the ice loss continues. Our polar bear programs are a result of a partnership between the zoo and Polar Bears International and we provide a unique perspective on this issue through mentorship student presenters and using our polar bears as models to learn about the species. Both field trip and outreach programs available.

To Schedule: klarson@alaskazoo.org, (907) 346-2858 (Zoo Education Office)



Polar Bear Field Trips: Meet our polar bears up close and personal with a full behind-scenes encounter at their exhibit, including a den building tour. Our mentorship student presenter and/or zoo staff will provide a 20 - 30 minute program on polar bears and the impacts of climate change on their habitat in our indoor greenhouse presentation area. Approximate time: 1.5 hours. Polar Bear Outreach: Let our student presenter and staff come to your classroom or community organization to present on the topic of climate change and polar bears. Format is a PowerPoint presentation with hands-on polar bear items. Suitable for all ages over grade 2. For younger age groups, we also have an interactive sea ice game to illustrate what is happening with polar bears in the wild. Approximate time: 45 minutes - 1 hour.

Program Type:	Fees:
Polar Bear Field Trip	$5.00/student, teachers/adults FREE (includes admission).
	Fees are paid at admissions on the day of your program.
	Most suitable for grades 3 and over.
	Must be scheduled in advance.

Polar Bear Outreach	$40.00/presentation.
	Fees are paid to presenters at the time of the program.
	Most suitable for grades 3 and over.
	Must be scheduled in advance.

Questions? klarson@alaskazoo.org, (907) 346-2858.