Two beloved polar bears on the Assiniboine Park Zoo are saying farewell to Winnipeg and heading to their new digs out west.
Baffin and Siku had been orphaned earlier than their first birthday and located wandering close to Churchill.
“When Siku arrived, he was really the smallest bear that ever got here in. I imagine he was about 80 lbs, tremendous skinny, very hungry,” stated Brianne Quick, an animal care skilled on the zoo.
Now, the polar bear has a really outgoing character. “He completely adores any and all consideration from individuals,” stated Quick, telling a narrative about Siku following her across the enclosure.
The 2 bears are shifting to Calgary to be a part of a brand new exhibit on the Calgary Zoo. Quick says it is a bittersweet feeling to see them go.
“It is unhappy for us, however we’re additionally very excited for them,” stated Quick. “The ability that they’ll, they’ve actually good alternatives to have so much on one-on one-interaction and coaching periods that they don’t seem to be in a position to do right here with such a big group of bears.”
The Calgary Zoo has constructed a brand new facility particularly for Baffin and Siku. They would be the first polar bears to stay in Calgary since 1999.
On Saturday, the Assiniboine Park Zoo hosted a farewell celebration to say goodbye to Baffin and Siku.
The brand new exhibit is slated to open to the Calgary public in December.