Silly Sloth Bears' Playful Debut

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Sloth bear siblings moved to their new exhibit at the San Diego Zoo after completing quarantine at the Zoo’s animal hospital. The bears were quick to explore all the features of the habitat including the felled-tree climbing structure, a raised platform, and puzzle feeders that reward the animal with food treats when jostled or rolled. This species of bear is omnivorous but uses its claws and digging ability to seek out insects from the ground and inside rotting trees. When it comes to its diet, the sloth bear has more in common with anteaters than other bears.
The sloth bears, named Sahaasa (male) and Kayla (female), are on a loan from the Tautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Sloth bears, despite having "sloth" in their name, are not slow-moving creatures and can run faster than humans.
The bears made their exhibit debut just in time for the opening of the San Diego Zoo’s annual Jungle Bells celebration, presented by California Coast Credit Union. This year’s event features a new area - the Northern Frontiers Holiday Forest, inside Polar Bear Plunge, is with decorated trees designed to entertain during the day and a light display that will delight at night.
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