An hour after feeding this morning, at 7am, the oldest polar bear of Midland zoo Homer had passed away. Zoo Keeper Sara N. Getty mourned Homer saying, “He was a very curious and playful bear.”
Homer was found floating in the swimming pool this morning. He was 16 years old at the time of his passing, and was survived by fellow bears 9-year-old Yukon and 10-year-old McKenzie.
The loss was felt by Zoo director Chris P. Bacon this morning, he said, “We will do everything in our power to determine how this bear[Homer] died. Animal welfare and the preservation are our primary goals here at the zoo.”
It is sad to see a such an adventurous bear pass away. Polar bears have thrived at the Midland Zoo since 1985 and will continue on. The Midland Zoo prioritizes the quality of life of the bears, offering them as many ways to engage in their natural behavior as possible, with their habitats catering to their needs.
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