San Diego Zoo Polar Bear Swims

San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park- Polar Bear Plunge contains over 30 species of the Arctic. Polar bears Kalluk, Chinook, and Tatqiq dip and dive all day, seen from an underwater viewing area. Polar bears are the world's largest land carnivores and also the largest bear. Adult males can weigh up to 1,500 pounds and span over 10 feet in length. Their main "dish" consists of seals though they have been known to kill small beluga whales by swiping at them at their breathing holes. Polar Bear Plunge exhibit also contains reindeer, Arctic fox and the raccoon.