The Town of Glacier Run
Designed as a former gold mining town on the edge of the
arctic wilderness Glacier Run is based on the notion that
humankind and nature must find ways to co-exist.
Visitors strolling down the main street of town will have
many opportunities to immerse themselves in the experiences
of life on the tundra and learn about conservation. Zoo
guests are encouraged to stop and talk with the keepers who
care for the amazing animals in Glacier Run and to enjoy one
or more of the exciting and educational training
demonstrations presented each day.
In addition to many viewing
portals into the animal habitats, the town of Glacier Run
also includes:
 Polar Bear
Crossing
Bears move from one side of the exhibit to the
other across an overhead transfer chute designed to look
like a mine track. For visitors this close proximity to the
bears will help create the sense of being temporarily
immersed in this unusual town.
The Loading Dock
In the town a truck has pulled up to the loading
dock of the general store. Guests can sit in the cab while
bears rummage around in the bed of the truck, separated by a
glass barrier of course. Items that appear at first glance
to be trash on the loading doc are actually enrichment items
for the bears.
 The
School House
The Old School House in Glacier Run has a multitude of
uses. During the day students will utilize the facility for
hands-on, minds-on interactive learning experiences. A look
outside the window will bring them nose to nose with polar
bears, and arctic themed curriculum will help them
understand the impact that global climate change is having
on our planet.
In the evenings the school can be rented for after hours
events and meetings – or used for Zoo overnights.
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