Polar Bear Cub (Ursus maritimus)

A polar bear cub is one of the most enchanting and heartwarming sights at any zoo. These cubs are bundles of curiosity and energy, spending their days exploring, playing, and sometimes tumbling clumsily in their enclosures. Polar bear cubs are born tiny and helpless, but they grow rapidly under their mother’s care.

At the zoo, their care involves meticulous planning to mimic their Arctic environment. Behind the scenes, cooling systems ensure the cubs stay comfortable, while keepers provide them with enrichment such as ice blocks filled with fish or toys to stimulate their natural hunting instincts. A cub’s diet starts with milk but transitions to fish, meat, and specially designed supplements as they grow. Visitors are always eager to watch the cubs splash in their pools, climb rocks, or practice their paw skills with enrichment toys.