From TOLEDO ZOO & AQUARIUM
The Toledo Zoo is welcoming back male polar bear Nuka, who has returned to Artic Encounter following a collaborative transfer with the Detroit Zoo. The move follows recommendations from the Polar Bear Population Alliance and supports responsible breeding and population management across accredited zoos.
Nuka, 21, previously lived at the Detroit Zoo from 2011 to 2022 and arrived at the the Toledo Zoo in February 2022 to be paired with female polar bear Crystal as part of a breeding effort. That match proved successful, resulting in the birth of twin cubs later that November. Hoping to build on that momentum, Nuka has returned this season with the potential for another successful pairing…