07/19/2024
Incredibly sad news. Please read below.
Reposted from Today, we are truly heartbroken to share the devasting news of the sudden passing of ‘Baffin’, our beloved 7-year-old male polar bear. 💔
After sparring with ‘Siku’ in the pool, ‘Baffin’ did not resurface. A necropsy is being conducted to determine the cause of his passing and we will provide updates as soon as we have more information. The Animal Care, Health & Welfare team will be closely monitoring his long-time habitat mate, ‘Siku’.
The entire Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo family is mourning this loss deeply and our hearts go out to the family, who loved him first. Although Baffin was with us for a short time, his passing will leave a hole in hearts across the zoo and our community. He will be remembered for his endearing ‘teddy-bear’ face, his playful and curious nature, and his fondness for interacting with visitors during pool time. His presence brought immense joy to our lives and he will be deeply missed by all.
We all grieve in our own way, and we ask that you please respect the privacy of our staff members if you see them on zoo grounds. Please keep our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team in your thoughts as they navigate this challenging time. We will all need to lean on each other as we grieve the loss of such an incredibly special bear.