A polar bear swims underwater, its body gliding past rocks as light from the surface creates rippling patterns on its fur and the rocky background.

Polar Bear Shores

Wander into the cool zone and say hello to Australia’s only Polar Bears! Whether they’re splashing, playing, or taking a well-earned snooze, it’s the perfect spot to chill out and catch your breath before diving back into the colour and excitement of Carnivale.

Polar Bear Shores Exhibit

The welfare and wellbeing of the animals is our highest priority at Sea World.

The polar bears who reside at Sea World are ambassador animals who educate and inspire our guests to make change in their lives to help conserve their species.

Polar Bear Shores is one of the largest exhibits of its kind and is designed around an Arctic summer with a large pool, freshwater springs and a variety of substrates depending on the season.

Polar Bear Shores Supervisor, Tacha showcases how we ensure the welfare and wellbeing of the Polar Bears at Sea World using our Welfare WISE program.

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A polar bear swims underwater in a clear, rocky enclosure, with bubbles trailing behind it as it dives beneath the surface.

Quick Facts

Conservation Status

Polar bears are listed as Vulnerable due to the impacts of climate change on their sea ice habitat.

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Population

It’s estimated that between 22,000 and 31,000 polar bears remain in the wild.

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Habitat

Wild polar bears roam the icy regions of Canada, the USA (Alaska), Russia, Norway (Svalbard), and Greenland (Denmark).

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Conservation Status

Polar bears are listed as Vulnerable due to the impacts of climate change on their sea ice habitat.

Population

It’s estimated that between 22,000 and 31,000 polar bears remain in the wild.

Habitat

Wild polar bears roam the icy regions of Canada, the USA (Alaska), Russia, Norway (Svalbard), and Greenland (Denmark).

Meet the Polar Bears

Can't see the bears? They have the choice to come and go from the exhibit as much as they like. This allows them to feed, rest, play and spend time back of house. Feel free to wait or visit again later.

A polar bear in water holds a large yellow plastic buoy in its mouth.

Hudson

^{Date of Birth: December 2003
Sex: Male}

Hudson is a very playful bear who enjoys playing with the extra large toys in the water, sparring with his twin brother Nelson, solving food puzzles and taking long naps in the sun. His all-time favourite foods are pork, tuna and watermelon.

A polar bear lies on a rock, facing the camera, with a dark rocky background.

Nelson

^{Date of Birth: December 2003}

^{Sex: Male}

Nelson is a very handsome bear who enjoys making nests with straw and plant material, sneaking up on his twin brother Hudson, training sessions with his keepers and rolling in ice piles. His favourite foods are sardines in oil, herring and veal.

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Mishka

^{Date of Birth: April 2017}

^{Sex: Female}

Mishka is a very energetic, cheeky young bear who enjoys playing in the freshwater streams , throwing toys around, pouncing on toys and jumping off rocks. Her favourite foods are olive oil, chicken and trevally.