March 12: Bear Research in Alaska

Join Alaska Department Fish and Game Wildlife Physiologist Sean Farley, PhD The talk will cover two aspects of bear ecology: First will be a synopsis of current Kenai brown bear research, then followed by a discussion on bear attacks in Alaska and how ADFG response (lethal vs non-lethal) is informed by research and data collected from the attack. This free lecture will be held on Wednesday, March 12th, in the Zoo Gateway Hall from 7-8pm. If you plan ahead, you are welcome to pay Dino Lights entry at the zoo gate before or after the lecture to take in the dinosaur lights and fossils.

Join us this winter on select second Wednesdays from October through April in the Alaska Zoo Gateway Hall. Each talk begins at 7pm and covers a topic focused on wildlife of the Great Land - Alaska. The talks are approximately 45 minutes with questions and answers. Lectures are FREE to the public. Free refreshments available. ASL interpretation is available upon request in advance, reach out to us here if you would like to have an interpreter present (several days notice appreciated!).