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Curious Polar Bear at The Alaska Zoo
The Alaska Zoo is located in Anchorage, Alaska, and is one of the most popular attractions in the state. The zoo specializes in education, research, wildlife conservation, and the rehabilitation of or found, orphaned or injured animals. It is one of the most popular things to do in Anchorage and as such draws nearly 200,000 visitors every year.

Nearly 100 birds and mammals of some 40 species make the Alaska Zoo their home. Alaska wildlife is the focus of the zoo’s exhibits but many other kinds of animals are found there as well, including Amur tigers, Bactrian camels, yaks and elephants.

The zoo attracted some negative attention in 1994 when Binky, a polar bear who was a resident at that time, injured several visitors who entered his enclosure. The current polar bear exhibit is human-proof.

Golf
Places Distance(miles)
Anchorage Golf Course 0.7 Miles
Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club 2.1 Miles
Par T Golf Course 3.0 Miles
Russian Jack Springs Golf Course 5.9 Miles
Eagleglen Golf Course 9.2 Miles
Moose Run Golf Course 11.4 Miles
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course 27.5 Miles
Settlers Bay 33.7 Miles
Palmer Golf Course 39.5 Miles
Rio Mar Country Club 39.9 Miles


Lakes
Places Distance(miles)
Bench Lake 71.4 Miles
Char Lake 71.4 Miles
Cooper Lake 71.4 Miles
Crescent Lake 71.4 Miles
Golden Fin Lake 71.4 Miles
Grayling Lake 71.4 Miles
Jerome Lake 71.4 Miles
Johnson Lake 71.4 Miles
Juneau Lake 71.4 Miles
Kenai Lake 71.4 Miles


Resorts
Places Distance(miles)
Alyeska Resort 25.5 Miles


Hotel NameCheap RateDistance(miles)
Country Rose Manor B B 105.001.0
Castle Alaska 169.002.5
Dimond Center Hotel 128.912.9
Alaska House Of Jade B And B 177.004.4
Springhill Stes Marriott Unive 139.004.4
Parkwood Inn Extended Stay 91.504.5
Crowne Plaza Anchorage Midtown 117.004.6
Fairfield Inn N Stes Marriott 99.004.6
Motel 6 Anchorage Midtown 59.994.7
Alaska Bnb And Vacation Rental 129.004.8
Homewood Suites Anchorage Ak 229.004.8
Anchorage Hilton Garden Inn 99.004.9
Homewood Suites By Hilton Anchorage 81.184.9
Best Western Golden Lion Hotel 89.995.0
Lake View Bed And Breakfast 0.005.0
Alaskan European B And B 53.105.1
Extended Stay Deluxe Anchorage 84.995.1
Hampton Inn Anchorage Ak 80.105.1
Residence Inn Marriott Anchora 180.585.1
Springhill Stes Marriott Ancho 135.005.4
Embassy Suites Anchorage 139.005.5
Mt Is Anchorage Airport 74.995.6
Qupqugiaq Inn 80.005.6
Bent Prop Inn 169.005.7
Comfort Suites Anchorage Inter 119.955.9
Royal Suite Lodge 84.555.9
Chelsea Inn Hotel 49.006.0
Super 8 Anchorage 64.706.0
Americas Best Inn Anchorage 99.006.1
Americas Best Value Inn / Executive Suite Hotel 62.946.2
Americas Best Value Inn Exec A 80.996.2
Barratt Inn 59.006.2
Courtyard Marriott Anchorage 99.006.2
Econo Lodge Airport 0.006.2
Holiday Inn Express 98.116.2
Millennium Hotel Anchorage 99.006.2
Puffin Inn 57.006.2
Quality Inn And Suites Airport 89.006.2
Coast International Inn 79.006.3
Anchorage Suites Lodge 70.006.4
Black Angus Inn 99.006.4
Long House Alaskan Hotel 77.006.4
Merrill Field Inn Anchorage 58.506.8
Tl Anchorage 0.006.8
Travel Inn 90.006.8
Red Roof Inn Anchorage 0.006.9
Econo Inn 67.007.0
Extendedstaydeluxe Anc-downtwn 79.997.0
Inlet Tower Hotel And Suites 84.007.0
Quality Suites Near Convention 109.007.0
Sheraton Anchorage Htl And Spa 89.007.0
Days Inn Anchorage Downtown 89.007.1
Duke-s 8th Avenue Hotel 0.007.1
Anchorage Downtown Hotel 79.007.2
Clarion Suites Downtown 107.107.2
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel 55.737.2
Marriott Anchorage Downtown 109.957.2
Clarion Suites Downtown Anchorage 109.007.3
Inlet Inn Motel 90.007.3
Ramada Anchorage Downtown 71.107.3
Westmark Anchorage 109.337.3
Anchorage Grand Hotel 94.937.4
Hilton Anchorage 179.837.4
Historic Anchorage Hotel 128.807.4
Hotel Captain Cook 155.007.4
Rodeway Inn Anchorage 80.007.4
Comfort Inn Ship Creek 89.997.5
Microtel Inn And Suites 89.9517.3
Alyeska Resort 0.0024.9
The Hotel Alyeska 119.0025.5
Mt Mckinley Princess Lodge 99.0027.2
Alaska's Echo Lake Bed And Breakfast 95.0027.8


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-02-10T09:27:42Z
Forecast at a Glance
Friday (PM)
Rain/Snow Likely
Rain/Snow Likely
Lo 25°F
Hi 32°F
Saturday (PM)
Rain/Snow
Rain/Snow
Lo 25°F
Hi 33°F
Sunday (PM)
Rain/Snow
Rain/Snow
Lo 21°F
Hi 32°F
Monday (PM)
Chance Rain/Snow
Chance Rain/Snow
Lo 22°F
Hi 36°F
Tuesday (PM)
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Lo 17°F
Hi 31°F
Wednesday (PM)
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Lo 17°F
Hi 26°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Merrill Field, AK Partly Cloudy May 22 2011, 7:53 pm AKDT 61.0 F 31% 6.5 Miles Wind: 7
Wind Chill: 60 F (16 C)
Lake Hood Seaplane, AK Fair May 22 2011, 8:53 pm AKDT 54.0 F 55% 7.5 Miles Wind: 10
Wind Chill: 51 F (11 C)
Anchorage International Airport, AK Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 7:53 pm AKDT 52.0 F 64% 7.6 Miles Wind: 16
Wind Chill: 47 F (8 C)
9455920 - Anchorage, AK May 22 2011, 12:18 pm AKST 49.3 F NA 8.5 Miles Wind: 7.96
Wind Chill: 45 F (7 C)
Anchorage / Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK Fair May 22 2011, 8:55 pm AKDT 58.0 F 35% 8.7 Miles Wind: 8
Wind Chill: 56 F (13 C)
Birchwood, AK Fair May 22 2011, 7:56 pm AKDT 57.0 F 41% 22.4 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill:
Wasilla Airport, AK Fair May 22 2011, 8:56 pm AKDT 55.0 F 44% 33.5 Miles Wind: 5
Wind Chill: 54 F (12 C)
Portage Glacier, AK Light Rain May 22 2011, 8:53 pm AKDT 47.0 F 83% 39.9 Miles Wind: 14
Wind Chill: 41 F (5 C)
Palmer, AK Fair May 22 2011, 8:53 pm AKDT 52.0 F 50% 40.9 Miles Wind: 14
Wind Chill: 47 F (8 C)
Whittier, AK Light Rain Fog/Mist May 22 2011, 8:57 pm AKDT 46.0 F 87% 44.4 Miles Wind: 10
Wind Chill: 41 F (5 C)