Rescued Alaskan Black Bear Cubs Now Frolic At San Francisco Zoo

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Two orphaned black bear cubs rescued in Alaska have started a new life at the San Francisco Zoo.

The male cub was found near Valdez in May, and the female was found near Juneau in June.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game spotted and observed the two cubs and quickly determined that the bears were motherless. “When fish and game found (the male) he was lethargic, emaciated – didn’t fight back, and that’s not like cubs... (The female), they don’t know what happened to the mother, but she was way underweight,” said Alaska Zoo Executive Director Pat Lampi.

They regained their health at Alaska Zoo, known for its rehabilitation programs. But that zoo has more bears than it can handle, so it reached out to San Francisco Zoo, nationally known as a haven for rescued animals. The cubs arrived in July and have settled nicely into their new home.

Photo By Marianne Hale/San Francisco Zoo

Also See:

• Step Back In Time: Photo Of The Day
• Mobius Arch Embraces Milky Way Galaxy In Stunning Photo of the Day
• Calming Forest Symmetry: Photo Of The Week
• Dreamy View Of Golden Gate Bridge: Photo Of The Day