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You will be missed Alaska! You brought some

of my best memories of the zoo and you were truly an amazing bear. I am glad to have the pleasure of sharing your days.

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Sad to hear of her passing, but glad she got to spend so many years in such as great place as the Baltimore Zoo!

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Sad to hear of her passing, but glad she got to spend so many years in such as great place as the Baltimore Zoo!

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Susan F - I'm so glad Alaska came to our Zoo - she had the best keepers caring for her.  I will miss her and her un-lady like way she loved to lay on her back.  She was an amazingly graceful swimmer and will be missed deeply!

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Susan F - I'm so glad Alaska came to our Zoo - she had the best keepers caring for her.  I will miss her and her un-lady like way she loved to lay on her back.  She was an amazingly graceful swimmer and will be missed deeply!

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Strong, beautiful, playful Alaska...you left your legacy on our planet.  RIP  - The Frank  Family

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Strong, beautiful, playful Alaska...you left your legacy on our planet.  RIP  - The Frank  Family

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Alaska wanted no parts of Magnet when she came to the zoo but soon they would become best friends.  My heart goes out to the keepers who take such good care of all the animals and become very attached.  Good job to all of you.  Magnet like the rest of us will miss Alaska.  She gave us all so much joy watching her.

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I am very sad to here about the passing of dear Alaska. My two year old Granddaughter never got to see Her !!

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I am sorry for your loss.  I know that she was

a special bear to all of us.  I will always remember

the first day she went on exhibit in the snow.  She knew just

what to do, belly slide all over the place.  She was a lucky bear to

get to live out her life at the zoo.

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Kiersten Noel When I went to the Zoo on a field trip, you came up to the glass under the water and touched my hand. I will never forget you! I love you Alaska :)

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Kiersten Noel When I went to the Zoo on a field trip, you came up to the glass under the water and touched my hand. I will never forget you! I love you Alaska :)

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You will be missed.  Loved you.

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You were so beautiful & will miss you.

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We will miss you Alaska! Thanks for teaching us to love

and protect precious animals such as polar bears. Now go in peace to a better

where polar bears can roam safe and free.

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June - Alaska was extra special because she was deaf. Extra smart, extra loving.  Will miss her.  Sympathy to each of you who worked with her and loved her.

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June - Alaska was extra special because she was deaf. Extra smart, extra loving.  Will miss her.  Sympathy to each of you who worked with her and loved her.

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We love the Polar Bear exhibit.

We have visited Alaska since we were

babies.  We will miss her very much!!

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We have greatly enjoyed spending time with Alaska.  We have very special memories of our "zoo friends", and the children LOVED the "pole bear" as 2 yr old Parker used to call her!  We will miss you, Alaska!!

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On my son's 2nd birthday you came by and looked at him. He will always remember you saying Happy Birthday.You are forever in our hearts beautiful girl!

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So sweet, you will be missed!

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Luz and Noell, Another loss of a beautiful animal.

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Luz and Noell, Another loss of a beautiful animal.

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We will miss you, Alaska! She brought a lot of joy to Baltimore & thanks to the zookeepers for the wonderful work that they did with her.

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Dear Tanya, Becky & Robyn,

Sympathy to you for your loss.  You gave Alaska a good quality of life that she sadly did not have in the circus.

She will be sorely missed by so many people.

Barbara Pilert

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Carol H - what a beautiful creature God created when he created the polar bear.

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Carol H - what a beautiful creature God created when he created the polar bear.

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God bless Alaska - he's at peace now.

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You brought us great joy in the heat of summer when the keepers would bring you ice blocks, and we would watch you enjoy them, and the girls would giggle and laugh as you splashed in the water....thanks, Alaska!

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Polar Bear Watch has always been my family and my first stop when we visit the zoo.  RIP Alaska, my family and I are going to miss you!

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We loved coming to visit you!  Thank you for letting us learn about you and your habitat. Will says,"Have fun in heaven!"

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So Sweet and so beautiful.  Some people have a forever dog but she is our forever polar bear! 

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So Sweet and so beautiful.  Some people have a forever dog but she is our forever polar bear! 

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Dear Alaska you will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

We all love you and enjoyed seeing you

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We loved watching beautiful Alaska swim in the big Polar Bear tank when we'd visit.  Alaska's exhibit was always our first stop.  I know our 2 young sons will miss her, as will my husband and I.  She will be remembered as an honorable embassador who taught us so much about Polar Bears.

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You were constant friends and trainers for Alaska.  She deserved to have the good life that she found at the Maryland Zoo.  Thank you for taking good care of her.  We will all miss her at the zoo, but know you bear the greatest loss.

My best memories were Magnet taking presents to Alaska when she came to the zoo, Alaska playing with a stick, and her reaction to her first snowfall.  I loved observing her from the tundra buggy windows.

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Rest in peace.  We love visiting the zoo and wish there were more animals to see. We love the polar bears. Thoughts and prayers to all who loved and cared for her. She is at peace.

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She taught us to overcome adversity and a handicap.

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She taught us to overcome adversity and a handicap.

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Thanks Alaska

Ana

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Dear Tanya, I remember when we started out together with the goats, I could tell you had a special connection with the animals.  Loosing someone close to you is never easy, the animals in our lives trust us and depend on us for everything, you build a very strong bond.  Alaskas passing i know must be terrible for you and i want you to know i'm deeply sorry for yours and everyone in the zoo family's loss.  i'm sure she is at peace and was very grateful for the love and care you and the other keepers gave her.  My sincere condolences fondly, Terri

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I worked at the Zoo when Alaska first came. I remember how excited everyone was when she came. I would watch her belly flop my whole lunch break. I'll miss you lunch buddy

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We always enjoyed stopping by the Tundra and

watching Laski (our nickname for her)  chewing on a large plastic garbage can. She will be missed.

Peaya Yakab

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RIP Alaska.  The next time we spot a polar
bear shape in the clouds, we'll
know it is your spirit swimming along in
the sky bringing us joy once more.

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RIP Alaska we will miss you when we visit the zoo this Spring.

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Alaska, you were such a beautiful bear.  You will be greatly missed!

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Alaska was my favorite polar bear.  I will miss her.  

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Alaska was my favorite polar bear.  I will miss her.  

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We were just there in December and stood watching the polar bears for almost an hour

You will be greatly missed Alaska and will always remain in our thoughts,, RIP and know

that you will remain on in many...

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Tracie the polar bears have always been my favorite bear. Since I moved away I only got to see Alaska a few times, but well worth the trip.

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Tracie the polar bears have always been my favorite bear. Since I moved away I only got to see Alaska a few times, but well worth the trip.

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I hope she went peacefully and knowing how much she was loved by so many.

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Polar Bears are our favorite part of the zoo!  RIP Alaska.

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Will miss  you  very much Alaska. X

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I cannot count the number of times we visited and you always made my daughter laugh.

We are sorry to lose you but grateful that you were happy and well cared for during your

ten years at the MD Zoo.

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So saddened to hear this, but glad that Alaska was so well cared for by her keepers who loved her at the Maryland Zoo for these past 10 years. She will be missed.

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Polar bears are the first, middle, and last

stop on every zoo trip. They are my favorite.

Alaska was loved by many and will be greatly

missed. Thank you caretakers for making her

so much better after being rescued from that

circus!!

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We were very fortunate to have seen Alaska on our trip up North from Florida 4 years ago. She was beautiful. RIP dear Alaska.

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Grantham Family-when you first arrived and started digging, we were so amazed and we've loved seeing you ever since...we'll miss you now.

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Grantham Family-when you first arrived and started digging, we were so amazed and we've loved seeing you ever since...we'll miss you now.

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You were always our lst stop and loved

watching you swim.

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I always enjoyed my visits to the zoo to see all of the residents. My visits with my father were so precious, because he enjoyed the Polar Bears the most. So sorry to hear about the passing of beautiful Alaska.

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I am glad you had a great 10 years at the zoo. We are happy to have watched

you swim like a bathing beauty esp. on some of our hot  & humid MD days.

We love you and will miss you. Thanks for the laughs (and everything). Stay cool.

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How lucky we all were to be so close to such a beautiful animal. The real tragedy is that she was ever in a circus. Thanks to the zoo for giving her a better life. We will miss her greatly.

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You were a great BEAR, RIP dear Alaska!!!

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to the staff at the Maryland Zoo who took such wonderful care of our beloved Alaska.  She will be missed by us all.

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I am so sorry for your lose. I remember when Alaska came to the zoo. She was an amazing bear and I know she will be missed.

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i named my first stuffed animal alaska. I will miss seeing her at the zoo.

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Four generations of our family have enjoyed visiting our wonderful zoo. Alaska was a particular favorite of my daughter Claire, and myself. We were so excited when she, and the other polar bears, got the Tundra buggy/pool exhibit! It was always fun to see her play, bask in the sun, and swim. Her life story is heart-warming, too... I have used it with my students to lead off discussions about overcoming setbacks or disabilities in life. Rest in peace, Alaska -we will miss you!

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We were there at the zoo I ask I askmy daughter toget in front of the water at the bottom just as Itook the picture he jump in the water it was as he knew i was taking the picture and wanted to be in the shot.

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I loved her so much.  This is making me cry.  I know she is in a better place.  She had a hard beginning but I'm so glad to have known and loved her.

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We are so glad that you took such great care of Alaska. She definitely had a better fate in Baltimore than in a circus. Rest peacefully Alaska.

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My son and I travel many miles to the maryland Zoo just to see the polar bears! We will miss you Alaska!

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what a noble animal. I'm so glad she had

ten good years at our zoo.

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Shirl Harbin, the polar bears and elephants are my favorite animals at the zoo.  I never knew her story till now and it is heartbreaking.   They are all beautiful and I sit here crying for the loss of such a beautiful endangered  animal.   I am glad she was able to stay with us and be happy and learn to swim.   Be happy as you pass over the rainbow bridge.

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Shirl Harbin, the polar bears and elephants are my favorite animals at the zoo.  I never knew her story till now and it is heartbreaking.   They are all beautiful and I sit here crying for the loss of such a beautiful endangered  animal.   I am glad she was able to stay with us and be happy and learn to swim.   Be happy as you pass over the rainbow bridge.

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Goodbye sweet Alaska. We have loved you from the moment we met. You will be missed.

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A very sad day. Beautiful girl may you be

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A very sad day. Beautiful girl may you be

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in a cool and happy place full of fish.

Desiree and Gregg Kroeger

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We are heartbroken,

Our daughter always wanted to see

Her big white bear. You where loved

by many :-(

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We are very saddened to hear about Alaska. I have several fond memories and pictures of her playing at the zoo during one of my many visits with the family. You will be greatly missed, dear Alaska.

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I wish that Alaska was still alive and hope she is happy in heaven!  MD Zoo:  Thank you for taking good care of her.

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So very sorry for the loss of Alaska.

What a joy Alaska brought for visitors to

the zoo, to watch the fun she had in her

exhibit.  She will truly be missed by all.

Special thanks to the entire zoo staff for

wonderful care that you give to all of the

animals.

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So sorry to hear of Alaska's passing.
I have always enjoyed the polar bear exhibit
and will miss seeing her there. Thank you to all her keepers for providing her the wonderful life she deserved.

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LeeAnn and I will miss you! We;ve been inspired by you're story for years and always made a point of visiting when we came to the zoo. Rest in Peace beautiful soul!

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LeeAnn and I will miss you! We;ve been inspired by you're story for years and always made a point of visiting when we came to the zoo. Rest in Peace beautiful soul!

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My two sons and I will miss seeing you! We loved watching you swim, nap, and roll around. Rest in peace. -C, M & A

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My two sons and I will miss seeing you! We loved watching you swim, nap, and roll around. Rest in peace. -C, M & A

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Over the past 10 years Alaska has been a favorite of ours.   We loved to watch her swim and play in the exhibit.   We will miss you Alaska!

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Awww...Polar Bears are the Best!

So sorry for your and "our" loss.

Marsha

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My sincere condolences to staff. Alaska was able to live out the last part of her life in a fabulous and loving environment. She will be missed.

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My sincere condolences to staff. Alaska was able to live out the last part of her life in a fabulous and loving environment. She will be missed.

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From Wilhelm (another rescued bear from that horrible circus) in NC and Valerie.

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The polar bear exhibit was always the first place my (then) toddlers ran to when we arrived at the zoo.  Alaska you provided us with endless hours of entertainment.  We will miss seeing you swim back and forth.  Rest in peace.

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So sorry to hear that news, Alaska is a beautiful polar bear.  I am sure you will be greatly missed.  Sherry Tellitocci

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So sorry to hear that news, Alaska is a beautiful polar bear.  I am sure you will be greatly missed.  Sherry Tellitocci

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Rest in heaven Alaska,  thank you for the memories.

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Rest in heaven Alaska,  thank you for the memories.

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We will miss you Alaska!  You are a beautiful polar bear and we loved seeing you at the Baltimore Zoo.

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We will miss you Alaska!  You are a beautiful polar bear and we loved seeing you at the Baltimore Zoo.

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Ed, Darlene & River Rosenberger

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the Wagamans will miss seeing those huge paws wooshing by us...

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the Wagamans will miss seeing those huge paws wooshing by us...

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I took my god-daughter to the zoo for her tenth birthday,and one of our favorite memories is watching Alaska scratch her back against the side of the pool and then dive for fish.

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Our family has fond memories of Alaska swim and and play. We will miss you!

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Alaska will surely be missed by my kids and I. She was such a special bear with what seemed like a huge heart to match her size! Rest in Peace Alaska. You will not be forgotten.

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What a magnificent animal! We loved visiting Alaska--so sweet. My 2 girls adored her!
We'll all miss you Alaska!!

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May you have snowy fields to play in forever

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May you have snowy fields to play in forever

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Glad to know that Alaska's last decade of life was in a wonderful place surrounded with other bears and great keepers. I'll miss you on my visits.

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We will miss you. You were our first stop as soon as we got off of the tram. We ran to see if the "bears" were swimming.

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Rest in peace.

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You were the noblest of creatures and you were not always treated with the respect you deserve... And then you lucked out and ended up with the noble Magnet at the zoo, where you were treated like the queen that you were. Goodbye, noble bear.

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We travel to Baltimoreevery year.  The

polar bears are my son's favorite!!

You will certainly be missed Alaska!

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back and forth in your pool. You were

always entertaining! RIP Alaska. Thanks

for the memories.

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Rest in Peace.  We always loved coming to see you and Magnet.

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Ahhh we feel very bad about this. God Bless Alaska and may he have plenty of room to roam around Heaven.

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My kids and I love visiting the zoo.

The polar bears are one of our

favorites to see.

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We will miss you Alaska!

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You were a great addition to the zoo and we looked forward to seeing you on our visits there. You will be missed.

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You were a great addition to the zoo and we looked forward to seeing you on our visits there. You will be missed.

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Awe

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My grandkids and I loved to come and see

Alaska.  She will be missed:)

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My boys loved coming to see the polar bears every time we'd vsist the zoo.  As a matter of fact, we would always have to go there first before any other part of the zoo, to say "hello".  They will be deeply saddened, as we all are.

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May your spirit live on in