Fortress of The Bear
4639 Sawmill Creek Rd., Sitka, AK 99835
A 501(c)(3) non-profit bear sanctuary and educational center, Fortress is dedicated to caring for Alaskan bears orphaned as cubs. With no legal rehabilitation and release program available for bears in the state, orphans that lose their mothers at a young age are typically destroyed.
View Fortress of the Bear’s resident rescue black and brown bear populations from indoor and outdoor viewing areas as they roam their naturalistic three-quart acre habitats, complete with fresh running water and natural wildlife interactions. Enjoy viewing the bears as they play, explore, and forage for food, while a team of naturalists tell you stories about their histories, personalities and seasonally changing diets and environments.
Open to the public 7 days per week, May – September, 10:00 am – 4:00pm with last admission at 3:30 pm. Closed July 4th. Only open weekends during April and October, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Tickets are now available online and subject to selling out on ship days.