Welcome Back, Oja! Andean Bear Oja has returned to her habitat, which recently got a bit of a makeover as part of Zoo improvements made possible with tax funding. Oja is exploring her new space, finding… more ›
Happy Birthday, Oja! Oja the Andean bear recently celebrated her 7th birthday! Her care team prepared treats and treasures for her to discover on her special day, including a smeared heart made from… more ›
Bears are great at building cozy beds to rest in, and today Oja the Andean bear is perfecting one of her beds. Watch to the end to see Oja’s paws flop around when she… more ›
Need a calming video to nap to? Enjoy this video of Oja the Andean bear slowly falling asleep.
Worf the Andean bear may be elderly, but he still enjoys engaging with enrichment items! This purple toy has some treats hidden inside that will fall out as Worf knocks it around.
Every animal has a different personality and preferences. For example, Oja the Andean bear likes to dip her legs into the pool to cool off, but doesn’t often fully swim like our other… more ›
Today we’re bringing you another calm moment with one of our residents. Take a minute to relax with Oja the Andean bear as she listens to the sounds of the Zoo.
Our geriatric Andean bear, Worf, is Bringing the Zoo to You by demonstrating two of his favorite hobbies: eating plants and swimming in his pool! Andean bears are one of the most herbivorous… more ›
Balance is an important aspect of life, and Oja the Andean bear is very good at it! We’re Bringing the Zoo to You with some recent footage of Oja enjoying an enrichment item… more ›
Spring has sprung! Last week’s rain led to a lot of new growth from our Zoo’s grasses and plants. Many of our animals are enjoying the lusher foliage, including Worf the Andean bear.… more ›