Midland Zoo morns the lost of oldest polar bear. The polar bear was found unresponsive in his enclosure early in the morning.

The polar bear, Homer, was the oldest of the Midland Zoo’s three polar bears. Sara N. Getty, Midland zookeeper, found Homer had passed away shortly after feeding him. “Homer was a very curious and playful polar bear and we will miss him terribly” commented Getty.

The zoo exhibit prides itself in keeping its polar in a safe environment and having a happy life. The bears are ambassadors for their wild relatives by educating the public about these threatened creatures.