Polar Bears
Visit brothers Kiska and Koluk at Inukshuk Bay.
More polar bear fun
- Learn more about Koluk and Kiska's diet here.
- Read about a day in the life of a polar bear keeper.
- Learn more about polar bears at International Polar Bear Day.
When visiting
- Get nose-to-nose with these graceful swimmers in the ice cave.
- Walk to the top of the exhibit to see them eat fish popsicles and slide down the waterfall.
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) roam the Arctic ice sheets and swim along the coasts. They paddle with large, webbed paws and keep warm with thick, insulated fur and a layer of fat.
Twins Kiska and Koluk were born on November 19, 1996. They have a 20-foot water slide, an air-conditioned ice cave, waterfalls and a 14-foot-deep pool.
Our Actions Matter
Polar bears are threatened by hunting and starvation due to climate disruption. A rapid increase in global temperature is causing arctic ice to melt, which reduces habitat and resources polar bears need to survive.
Save energy to help slow climate change:
- Install compact fluorescent lightbulbs and turn off electronics when you leave a room.
- Turn down your water heater a few degrees.
Resources and Links
- 99 Energywise Ideas from PNM.
- Energy Saver 101 from the Department of Energy.
Polar Bear Videos
Watch a video of a fish toss at the Zoo, and see a video of our polar bears in a Super Bowl Commercial!