Maryland zoo says goodbye to adult female polar leaving this fall, welcomes two new polar bear cubs
The Maryland Zoo will soon be getting two new polar bear cubs from it's one adult polar bear, though not through traditional biological means.
The zoo announced that its 23-year-old female polar bear Anoki will be sent to another accredited zoo, and in return two new female polar bear cubs will make their home in Druid Hill Park. The two new cubs, Neva and her half-sister Amelia Gray, come from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones
The Maryland Zoo's adult polar bear, Anoki, will be leaving the Druid Hill Park Facility soon, but the zoo, will welcome two new cubs, Amelia Gray and Neva, soon after Anoki leaves. (Photo courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.)Photo by: Grahm S. Jones