Polar Bear Encounters

Encounters are a popular choice for those wishing to go behind-the-scenes with zookeepers, view training demonstrations and meet the polar bears up close. Each session is 30 minutes, and your purchase secures the date just for your group of up to 4 people total. Ages 9 and up only.

Go into full polar bear discovery mode as you meet zoo polar bears Cranbeary and Kova, up close with a zookeeper for this 30 minute encounter! Zookeepers work with the polar bears to develop trained behaviors for their care and you can watch this training up close and behind-the-scenes. Reserve a date for this limited offer encounter. You will love meeting and learning about this truly iconic Alaskan species.

Please read the following information about pricing and registration:

• Encounters are 30 minutes long, starting at 10:30am.

• Please arrive 15 minutes early to be ready at the gate for the zookeeper.

• Children must be age 9 and up to participate and must have an adult with them.

• The encounter fee also includes zoo admission for the day.

• Fee is $500 for a total of up to 4 people, age 9 and up only. We do not pro-rate this fee for fewer people as the experience is for one booking per date and it covers the value of the experience and staff time, regardless of whether it is for 1 person or 4 people.

• Service added fees in checkout.

• Polar Bear Encounter purchases are non-refundable.

• Registration is online only.

• It is fine to bring a camera for pictures and videos.

• Please do not bring food or drinks to the encounter.