This is the kind of place that renews one's faith in humanity. The Fortress currently has seven bears, all of whom were rescued and thus spared from being put to death. Seeing these wonderful creatures close-up was great, but listening to the program directors talk...More

My family enjoyed a lot about this tour, the bears were really fun they are active and playful and even though there are lots of tourists they accommodated everyone. It was a fun experienced for my kids.

These lucky bears were rescued and now live in this environment designed to be as natural as possible. The caretakers obviously love their work and care for the bears. We spent about an hour there, but could have stayed longer.

The bears who live at this bear sanctuary can be fun and interesting. I've had some great picture ops. You stand at a viewing area above the bears and watch them go about their lives. These are bears who have been there since they were...More

Great place to see bears and get a better understanding of them. These people try hard and do great work to keep these bears is the best setting possible. It is never good to be behind. a fence or wall for an animal like this,...More

These folks have upcycled the clarifying tanks of an abandoned pulp mill to house rescued bears. Exceptionally educational and entertaining.

This was my favorite place in Sitka! Was able to see a handful of brown bears as well as a handful of black bears, which is more bears than I saw in the other nine places I went throughout Alaska. Each of them seem to...More