Hibernation in Zoos

[Shirokuma]

I have a question: Do bears in zoos hibernate? I know they do at Skansen but I wondered what the case is in general and for other hibernating species too.

 

[James27]

I don't think I've heard of any zoos in Britain hibernating their bears.

 

[Malayan Tapir]

didnt dudley's bears hibernate?

 

[EvilKittie]

dudley did hibernate last year, not sure about this year

 

[mstickmanp]

At the LA Zoo the bears don't hibernate, but they do get very lazy and slow.

 

[zoogeek]

There are 4 species of bears at Lincoln Park Zoo: American black bear, Andean bear, Malayan Sun Bear and Polar Bear. The last 3 are non-hibernating. The American black bear at the zoo does not hibernate because they have a food source.

 

[Meaghan Edwards]

I believe Toronto's Grizzlies hibernate.

 

[Zoogoer2000]

Yes, Toronto's grizzly bears "Samson" and "Shintay" hibernate every year

They usualy start to den down in October-November and each are given two indoor stalls (as well as lots of materials to make nests)

The viewing area/area aroudn the exhibit is closed down to eliminate excess noise and by March/April... there usually awake