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4639 Sawmill Creek Road
Sitka, Alaska 99835
USA

907-747-3550

Fortress Of The Bear an educational bear rescue center located in Sitka, Alaska. We bring orphaned bears from all over the state of Alaska and find homes for them in zoos and sanctuaries internationally.  We currently have 8 resident orphaned bears in 3 separate enclosures.  These enclosures mimic the natural settings that they would normally be found.  Visitors view from above in a covered area and have the opportunity to observe and photographic their continuous antics.

Your Visit

 

This page is being updated as new information becomes available.

At Fortress of the Bear, our #1 priority is the healthy care of our resident bears. As part of this care, and keeping visitor safety in mind, we have a maximum capacity on our viewing deck that we are careful not to exceed.

BOOKING YOUR VISIT

General Admission tickets ARE NOW available online,
BUT not everyone will need a ticket - see below:

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MANAGED ADMISSION
(Over 1,000 cruise ship passengers - see our homepage calendar)

IF - you choose to purchase a SHORE EXCURSION through a cruise ship,
your ticket is included.

IF - you choose to purchase a tour through a local
PARTNERED VAN TOUR company
(see our list of Alternative Partnered Transportation)
your ticket is included.

ALL other forms of transportation out to Fortress of the Bear will be able to purchase tickets in advance. Depending upon advance ticket sales, there may or may not be tickets available on site, day of.

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ALL DAY ADMISSION
(Under 1,000 cruise ship passengers - see our homepage calendar)

Admission tickets are valid from 10am to 3:30pm with no time restrictions.
Tickets are available online and on-site.

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SEASON PASSES
(Sitkans and other Alaska residents only)
Digital and physical passes are available.
Unlimited number of visits and visitors.
Online booking is simple when you enter your membership code.
Pre-booking online encouraged, but not required!
Plus 10% off in the gift shop!

If you have any further questions, please email barb@fortressofthebear.org.

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2026 OPEN HOURS:


NOVEMBER-APRIL CLOSED
(so the bears can hibernate)

Due to unusually high levels of snow fall this spring, Fortress will open May 1st for the 2026 season.

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2026
ADMISSION

Cash - Check - Cards
(3% credit card charges incurred up front)

Adults (13+) $20.00
Discount w/ID:
Military (active, vet, spouse),
Ship Crew, Local Adult $15.00
Youth (5-12)   $10.00
Child (3-5) $5.00
Infant (0-2) Free

Season Pass 
$85.00

(for Alaskan residents = unlimited seasonal visits for you and all your guests + 10% off purchases in our gift shop!)

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ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION

Alternative: Partnered
Van Tours
Baranof Tours
(907) 738-9135
Specialized Tours of Sitka
(907) 623- 7716
Sitka Wildlife Tours 
(907) 738-1733
Cpt. Gary's Sitka Adventures
(907) 738-6901
Bumble Expeditions
(907) 796-9713
Sight See Sitka
(907) 738-4123
Sitka Tundra Tours
(907) 738-8688

Alternative: Shuttle Buses
Tribal Tours 
(907) 747-7137
Sitka Tours 
(907) 747-5800

Alternative: Independent
Taxis and Shuttle Vans
Baranof Taxi
(907) 738-4722
Tidal Taxi
(907) 623-2646
Bayside Taxi & Tours
(907) 623-8958
Sitka Shuttle Service
(907) 623-8011
Sitka Rides (The Cool Bus)
(907) 623-7267
Beyond the Dock Tours
(907) 738-0046

Alternatives: Other
Yellow Jersey Cycles
(907) 747-6317
Car Rentals
Avis  907-966-2404

 

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