Alaska
Alaska Zoo celebrates International Polar Bear Day
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – The Alaska Zoo celebrated International Polar Bear Day Thursday.
The zoo’s two polar bears — Cranbeary and Kova — were treated with toys and special treats as a surprise.
The day is used to honor polar bears and support conservation efforts around the world. That includes raising awareness about things like warming temperatures, and shrinking sea ice.
“Today is just a special day where we try to get people interested in polar bears and use it as an educational time to teach about issues about polar bears and just getting to know stuff about polar bears,” Alaska Zoo Educational Director Rich Capitan said.
International Polar Bear Day is every Feb. 27 and marks the time period when polar bear mothers and cubs are typically sleeping in their dens.
The day was created by the nonprofit organization Polar Bear International in 2011.
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