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.

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October visits

Admission tickets are valid from 10am to 1:30pm with no time restrictions.
Tickets are available on-site.

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2027

Tickets will be available online beginning JANUARY 1, 2027

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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.

2026 OPEN HOURS:

October

Saturday and Sunday
10am - 2pm
last admission: 1:30pm

Please dress for the weather

HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Sunday October 18th

OctoBEAR FEST:
Sat 24th & Sun 25th
10am-2pm
Come say “Goodnight” to the bears on our final open days of the season!

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2027
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 $16.00
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

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

INDEPENDENT

VanTours

Beyond the Dock Tours
(907) 738-0046

Taxis and Shuttle Vans
Baranof Taxi
(907) 738-4722
Tidal Taxi
(907) 623-2646
Bayside Taxi & Tours
(907) 623-8958
Hank’s Taxi
(907) 738-8888
Sea View Taxi
(907) 623-2282
Sitka Shuttle Service
(907) 623-8011
Sitka Rides (The Cool Bus)
(907) 623-7267

Shuttle Buses
Tribal Tours 
(907) 747-7137

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