08/05/2020
Sitka-based rescue center Fortress of the Bear rescues orphaned bear cubs, bringing them back to health and providing a life of enrichment. Unfortunately, rehabbed bears can't be released due to state law, but the center hopes to change that. At the Fortress, you'll get to see these majestic creatures in their natural setting. Then, be sure to pay a visit to Alaska's Raptor Center - a rescue focused on rehabilitating and releasing birds of prey, like the iconic Bald Eagle. Here, you'll meet the permanent residents of the center and learn their stories. On your way out, be sure to ask about the Adopt-A-Raptor program!