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Location
Parking
free parking for members
Best time
Visit during cooler weather and mornings to see polar bears and other arctic animals most active - reviewers specifically noted that colder temperatures bring animals out and make exhibits more enjoyable
Visitor tip
Start with the Erb Discovery Trails (opening May 23) which features hands-on and up-close encounters - this is the newest interactive exhibit and should be prioritized early in your visit before crowds build
About Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter
Polar bear habitat with a viewing tunnel. One of North America's largest polar bear habitats, this site features an underwater viewing tunnel.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- 2,000+ animals, 200+ species, Erb Discovery Trails with aerial climbing
- Hours
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Membership
- Yes, includes unlimited admission and free parking
What visitors say
Took the kids to the zoo in the morning with my friends and their kids. The colder weather definitely brought more of the animals out! This is always a fun exhibit, especially when the polar bears are quite active!!
Always loved coming here as a kid and decided to go BEFORE the zoo lights since I had some free time. Got to see so many aquatic animals super active and it was really lovely.
No polar bears. No bears of any kind out or in the buildings. Didn't see any elephants. Area that I don't usually care for because I'm more interested in seeing the animals out and about but the amphibian of the alligators and snakes…
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Did You Know?
- One of North America's largest polar bear habitats, featuring an underwater viewing tunnel for observing polar bears beneath the surface
- Houses over 2,000 animals representing 200+ species across diverse exhibits including African Lions, Amur Tigers, Gorillas, and Chimpanzees
- Zoo membership pays for itself in just two visits, making it an economical option for regular visitors
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