Polar bear

The first polar bear arrive at the San Diego Zoo in 1917. The first polar bear was displayed in a cage. In 1926 a new polar bear grotto was complete at the San Diego Zoo. The San Diego Zoo has the polar bear plunge exhibit which is one of the largest polar bear exhibit in the world.

The duck pond where the polar bear resides at the San Diego Zoo is chilled to 55 - 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures the comfort of the polar bear at the San Diego Zoo.

Sleeping polar bear at the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo polar bear.

Polar bear facts

Male polar bears are 8 to 11 feet long. Male polar bears weigh 500 to 1,100 pounds but can reach as much as 1,500 pounds. Female polar bears are smaller, measuring 6 to 8 feet long. Female polar bears weigh from 350 to 600 pounds, occasionally reaching 700 pounds.

Polar bear habitat

Polar bear habitat is the entire Arctic region. Polar bears are comfortable in both the water and on land. Polar bears can be found on pack ice, coastal islands, coastlines and even out in Arctic waters. Polar bears are exceptional swimmers.