Is there anything better than diving into cold water in the summertime? Polar bears love plunging into refreshing water as well. These Arctic animals enjoy swimming just like humans do, and one zoo ...

As a 74-year-old tradition, San Pedro’s annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear swim at Cabrillo Beach doesn’t see a lot of change — ...

It’s the time of year when brave — some would say wacky — swimmers take a dip in the chilly Pacific during the La Jolla Cove Swim Club’s annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day. The 2026 event will ...

Zoo staff say that polar bear Laerke’s seemingly strange behavior is the result of her unique upbringing around humans and special needs. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s polar bear Laerke went viral ...

The Olcott Lions Club is opening its 2026 Polar Bear Swim to every registered nonprofit organization and charitable cause in ...

When people talk about mother nature, it’s hard not to think of the image of a mama bear. Protective and fiercely loving, seeing a Bear Cub interact with their mom is as stirring as it is adorable.

The parks and rec department is returning with their annual polar plunge fundraiser. The event takes place on Jan. 3 at the ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. A wildlife photographer spots a swimming polar bear, completing the last lap of its summer migration. It's the perfect photo op--but it requires ...

CHEER: The Olcott Lions Club’s Polar Bear Swim is already one of the big winter events in Niagara County. For a lot of local ...