# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Polar Bear Encounters
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: Advance registration is required online, only one group of up to 4 is allowed per date. Meet Cranbeary and Kova, the two female polar bears residing at the Alaska Zoo! Go with a zookeeper to see them behind-the-scenes and learn about their lives, their bond and their wild counterparts. The encounter will be 30 minutes and will include watching training the zookeepers do on a daily basis. Reserve a date for this limited offer encounter.

Please read the following:
- Encounters are 30 minutes long, starting at 10:30am.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early at the zoo entrance.
- A zookeeper will meet you at the zoo entrance.
- Participants must be age 9 or older with an adult.
- Fee is $500, and this is for up to 4 attendees.
- A small service fee is added in online checkout.
- Fee includes the encounter and admission for the day.
- We do not prorate the fee for fewer than 4 people.
- We only allow one booking group per date.
- Advance registration online is required.

Encounter purchases are non-refundable, but we can work with you to reschedule in the event of emergency or illness. If you are feeling ill, we ask that you let us know and we will reschedule for the safety of zoo staff and animals.

It is find to bring a camera or phone for pictures and videos. Please leave all food and drinks in your car. Thank you for supporting the Alaska Zoo!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/polar-bear-encounters/200030293939951
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Anchorage
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4731 O'Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK, United States, Alaska 99507
- **lat**: 61.12368
- **long**: -149.79121
- **full address**: 4731 O'Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK, United States, Alaska 99507

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Polar Bear Encounters being held?
  - **A:** Polar Bear Encounters takes place on Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am at 4731 O'Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK, United States, Alaska 99507.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Polar Bear Encounters?
  - **A:** Polar Bear Encounters is organized by The Alaska Zoo.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Alaska Zoo's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given The Alaska Zoo a rating of 3.5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Alaska Zoo has 135+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. The Alaska Zoo has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Polar Bear Encounters is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Anchorage, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Polar Bear Encounters sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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