Paws Up for Polar Bears at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

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Paws Up for Polar Bears

Step into the Arctic Tundra for a birthday party for our polar bear twins, Astra and Laerke!

Polar Bear Keeper Chats
Join us for a Keeper Chat at 11:30am. Learn about Astra and Laerke, how we care for them at the Zoo, and what you can do to help polar bears in the wild. You’ll hear about what it takes to provide these magnificent creatures with a safe and enriching environment.

All the Birthday Treats
Watch Astra and Laerke recieve special birthday treats and enrichments! 

Furs, Bones and More
What do polar bear skulls feel like? How are they tracked in the wild? Learn from our conservation experts!