Como Zoo welcomes new polar bear
Nan the 26-year-old polar bear has lived all over the U.S., and is now in her new St. Paul home. Author: Emily Haavik Updated: 9:40 AM CST February 25, 2021
ST PAUL, Minn. The Como Zoo s resident polar bear is welcoming a new friend just in time for International Polar Bear Day this weekend.
The zoo announced Thursday that Nan, a 26-year-old female polar bear, has arrived behind the scenes after a mandatory quarantine period.
Nan is going to live at Como s Polar Bear Odyssey habitat with Neil, a 25-year-old polar bear. The two are not expected to be a breeding couple, but the zoo says they ll provide each other companionship.
Como Zoo is welcoming its newest resident to the group, a 26-year-old female polar bear named Nan, just in time for Saturday's International Polar Bear Day.
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The 26-year-old bear was found orphaned under a home in Alaska.
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The Como Zoo has welcomed a new polar bear to its celebration.
Nan, a 26-year-old female, is being slowly introduced behind the scenes to the St. Paul zoo s other polar bear, 25-year-old Neil, and becoming acclimated to her new home in the Polar Bear Odyssey habitat.
“We are thrilled to welcome Nan to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory family,” said Director Michelle Furrer. Nan is an important ambassador for her threatened species. When people see and learn more about polar bears, it brings awareness of their plight in the wild.”