Many of our guests have asked us if our Grizzlies or other zoo animals will hibernate this winter. Hibernation is an instinct that many animals will continue to practice even in captivity if they live in cold enough climates.
Something that many people may not know about bears is that they are not a “true hibernator”. Instead they enter a state that is called "torpor", which means decreased physical and physiological activity.
Unlike a “true hibernator”, during those winter months bears do still wake up to drink and forage. In captivity this just looks like a significant decrease in activity and food motivation. We have already started to notice our boys slowing down.
Enjoy this slideshow of our famous grizzly residents:
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