Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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We’re making it a #ThrowbackThursday to a bear-y special day! Our male grizzly bear cubs, ‘Fitz’ (lighter cub) and ‘Turner’ (darker cub), celebrated their first birthday on Saturday, January 31st! 🥳

While these two cubs were born in the wild, their loving Animal Care, Health & Welfare team chose January 31st as their birthday to match their estimated birth date. 🐻 With tons of colourful enrichment and snacks, it looks like these curious cubs had an un-bear-lievably good time! 🎉

Our grizzly cubs are still behind the scenes, so be sure to stay tuned for news of their debut in spring! 🌼

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