MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The Henry Vilas Zoo celebrated the grand re-opening of their Tundra Buggy on Tuesday.
The Tundra Buggy was introduced in 1979 to help scientists observe polar bears in their native habitats in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. In 2016, it was brought to Henry Vilas Zoo, where it has been a staple in the Zoo’s Arctic Passage.
The Tundra Buggy was closed over the winter for updates to interpretive signage and an interior redesign.
Guests who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning were allowed to explore the Buggy and see the zoo’s three resident polar bears – Nora, Siku, and Berit…