06/19/2026
Update as of June 18th at 4:51pm: We know that many in our community and beyond are concerned about how Kitty (Taiga) the brown bear is doing after the abrupt altercation which took place on June 13 with resident bear Izzy. She is recovering quickly. She has a good appetite, is moving well, and has been enjoying resting on a straw nest. She will remain separated from the other bears. Her keepers and veterinary staff are keeping her under close observation, and she is expected to make a full recovery. Zoo management is working closely with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to ensure that her long-term health and well-being remains the top priority.
Some members of the public may notice an increase in comment moderation across our social media platforms. While we understand that emotions run high in these situations, we reserve the right to restrict commentors who bully, harass, use profanity and spam our online platforms. We will continue to provide updates on our page and at alaskazoo.org. Our focus remains on the bears, along with the well-being of each zoo animal and the public who support our mission with their zoo visits and memberships.
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