Many people have had the fun task of coming up with a name for their new puppy or kitten. But how about naming a bear? Well, now, the San Diego Zoo is giving community members a chance to do so.
On Tuesday, the zoo announced a poll to determine the names of two sloth bear cubs that were born in December. Park guests can see the cubs — one male and one female — and their mother, Shala, in their habitat along Upper Center Street, according to the zoo.
Paws for a bear-y exciting contest 🎉 Shala’s cubs need names, and we’d love your help deciding! San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s Wildlife Care team curated a select list of names in honor of the sloth bear cubs’ native habitats. Vote here: https://t.co/Gt3Whw6W71pic.twitter.com/xUPElmppPZ
— San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (@sandiegozoo) March 25, 2025
The sloth bear is a messy, brown, long-haired bear that resides in South Asia. Funnily enough, the species is not related to sloths at all…