The Zoo received its first polar bear in 1917. It was displayed in a cage. In 1926 a new polar bear grotto was complete, one of the world's first barless enclosures.
Polar Bear Plunge is one of the largest polar bear exhibits in the world.
Snow is added to the polar bears' exhibit for special occasions. The bears enjoy playing on the white stuff, slipping, sliding, and even eating it!
The duck pond is chilled to 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (12 to 15 degrees Celsius)—very comfortable for these arctic residents.
Kids can climb on or pose with two life-sized stainless steel polar bear sculptures.
