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Join us for some cool birthday fun on Saturday, January 20 as we celebrate the 13th birthday ERA of Qannik, our rescued female polar bear.

Watch everyone’s favorite “IT girl” get special birthday enrichment for her big day! Our teenage polar bear will have beary fun decor for Swiftie fans. The first 100 can pick up a free poster with 13 tips on how to help polar bears! Just mention it at our admission windows to receive a ticket. Then, redeem your ticket for a poster at the Main Plaza Gift Shop on your way out of the Zoo!

Qannik, the polar bear who knows how to “Shake It Off” when facing challenges, was rescued from the wild in 2011 on Alaska’s North Slope, separated from her mother and sibling. She’s not just a polar bear; she’s a “Fearless” ambassador for her species and Arctic conservation. While her exact birth date remains a mystery, officials from the US Fish and Wildlife Service assigned Jan. 10 as her birthday, and each year, the Zoo celebrates on a Saturday in January.

Click HERE to learn more about Qannik’s rescue, “Operation Snowflake”