Wild Sitka: Alaska Raptor Center & Fortress of the Bear
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Port
Sitka, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$139.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Explore Sitka’s unique highlights on a visit to the Alaska Raptor Center and the Fortress of the Bear, with a Sitka Sound waterfront salmon tasting.
Your visit to the Alaska Raptor Center showcases the only full-service avian hospital in Alaska devoted solely to birds of prey (raptors). Head inside the state-of-the-art Bald Eagle Flight Training Center to observe eagles and other raptors in the final stages of rehabilitation before they are released back into the wild. Then, enjoy an interactive presentation where you meet a glove-trained raptor. You’ll fully appreciate up close the splendor and dramatic beauty of the resident raptors in their outside habitats.
Next, a short drive will take you to a covered, outdoor private dining area overlooking the harbor and Sitka Sound. Enjoy a delicious snack of fresh-caught, locally sourced salmon.
Not far away, the Fortress of the Bear provides the opportunity to get within 25 feet of Alaska’s distinctive brown bear in a setting that closely replicates the animal’s natural habitat. This three-quarter-acre habitat, located about seven miles from the town center, lies adjacent to the Tongass National Forest. Stand on the large, covered viewing platform to observe the bears and appreciate their individual personalities. Experienced naturalists share their love and knowledge of this often-feared yet shy and defensive creature of the forest.
Notes:
Tour sequence may vary. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf.