You’ll Never Forget A Visit To This One Of A Kind Bear Sanctuary In Alaska
Hey friends, whatcha up to this summer? If you haven’t made any plans yet (or maybe you have a break in your schedule) we have a really good idea to offer up. For lovers of wildlife, Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska is an absolutely incredible attraction. But don’t worry, it’s not just an average ‘zoo’ type of experience. In fact, it’s completely the opposite. See what we mean…
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An unassuming exterior of cement and brick walls leads way to one of the most wow-worthy animal sanctuaries throughout the entire world.
The entire staff at Fortress of the Bear, along with their dedicated and compassionate volunteers, interns and the support of the local community truly do help drive the heart and soul of this incredible facility.
Make sure your camera is ready or your phone is charged because there will be plenty of memorable moments that you'll want to capture!
Holy intimidating batman! WOW. This is one stare down that we wouldn't want to experience in the wild.
The team at Fortress of the Bear are committed to treating the orphaned animals like family by continuously striving to enrich their lives on a daily basis.
Check out those claws... Rawwwwr!
Pictured here, Lucky and Toby watch as Balloo swings at the hanging deer.
It can get pretty rowdy when a predator goes after it's meal, especially when it's live and swimming!
Just when you're thinking about wrapping up your trip here, you'll catch moments of compassion between the bears that will make you want to stay to 'oooh and awww' all day long.
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They are starting to, at least! Although we would imagine after hibernating all winter that these critters would be a little groggy after coming out of their snuggle tunnels. Heck, why don't you just go and see for yourself! The Fortress of the Bear is located at 4639 Sawmill Creek Road, Sitka, AK 99835.
For a closer look behind the story of Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, check out the great YouTube clip below. You won’t want to wait to visit!
For more wildlife in the Last Frontier, check out these seven crazy wildlife encounters in Alaska that were way too close for comfort. For more great articles and incredible video footage from Alaska, be sure to check us out online HERE.
