All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission.

New World Chat (Bear): Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Join us for the New World Chat (Bear) at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and discover the fascinating world of our New World bears. Our knowledgeable keepers will introduce you to these intelligent and adaptable animals, sharing interesting facts about their natural behaviors, unique adaptations, diets, and the forest habitats they call home. Learn how these remarkable bears spend their days foraging, climbing, and exploring their environment while playing an important role in their ecosystems.

Watch as our bears interact with their habitat and engage in enrichment activities designed to encourage their natural instincts. This fun and educational keeper chat gives visitors of all ages the opportunity to ask questions, gain insight into the zoo’s animal care practices, and learn about conservation efforts that help protect bear species in the wild. The New World Chat (Bear) is a memorable experience that brings you closer to one of the Americas’ most captivating mammals.