Polar Circle

Meet wildlife from the ends of the earth! Bounce from the Arctic home for polar bears to the Antarctic turf of penguins and puffins. The indoor bird colony and outdoor polar bear pool make for a great year-round experience.

What to See and Do

Penguin feeding and presentation: 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Watch the gentoos, chinstraps, and king penguins feast on fish.

Experience Antarctica.
Our renovated “Polar Seabirds: Life on the Edge of the World” exhibit features graphics and videos of penguins in their Antarctic habitat.

Watch polar bear playtime.
Big bears need big toys. Jolly balls and giant tubes encourage Gus and Ida to play and forage. Garden mulch is fun to roll in!

See the bears from a new perspective.
Viewing areas are located at three levels: underwater, at rock-level, and from above. Spying on swim-time is a treat.