The Alaska Zoo and the International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA) are excited to announce a fundraising raffle for two (2) Governors special permits for McNeil River State Game Sanctuary guided brown bear viewing. We believe that learning about and viewing brown bears in their wild habitat is an unforgettable experience which can also benefit conservation. The winner of this raffle will be able to take another person along on this amazing experience.
The Alaska Zoo is a nonprofit dedicated to the conservation, public awareness, research and care of brown bears as well as bears around the world. IBA is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding and global conservation of the world’s eight bear species. Both organizations believe that learning about and viewing brown bears in their wild habitat is an unforgettable experience which can also benefit conservation. Funds raised by this raffle will support our organizations in several ways. Of the funds generated, 30% will be split between the Alaska Zoo and IBA. The zoo’s portion will support public bear awareness programs as well as the raising of orphaned brown bear cubs. The IBA portion will support their work to promote bear research, conservation and management. The remaining 70% of the funds generated will go to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) for non-game species conservation projects.
Species: Ursus arctos (Brown bear)
Location: McNeil River, Alaska (58° 59′ N, 154° 38′ W)
Credit: John Hechtel
Species: Ursus arctos (Brown bear)
Location: McNeil River, Alaska (58° 59′ N, 154° 38′ W)
Credit: Carl Lackey
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