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4639 Sawmill Creek Rd
Sitka, AK, 99835
United States

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.

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An sanctuary striving to reduce human-bear conflict through education, action, and community engagement while providing lifelong protection and enriching care
to bears orphaned as cubs.

A sanctuary striving to reduce human-bear conflict through education, action, and community engagement while providing lifelong protection and enriching care
to bears orphaned as cubs.

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO VISIT IN 2026
Please see our YOUR VISIT page for new information!

Today’s Visitor Forecast

JUNE 2nd: Fortress of the Bear is sold out until 2pm or later today.

This day’s weather:

Sunny and HOT! Limited shade on site. Enjoy the rare treat of sunshine in Sitka!

If you’ve had a chance to visit or you follow us on social media and would like to contribute to our project, please consider making a donation to support our mission of rescuing and caring for orphaned bears.

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