Comments on: Brown Bear Welcomed http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:27:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Gail in Chicago http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-260329 Mon, 19 May 2008 22:01:27 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-260329 Blackie is wonderful! I was at the zoo two weeks ago and Blackie was sitting at the front of his enclosure. He was VERY interested as a cart containing leaves drove by and stopped by the grizzly exhibit next door while it was being cleaned. I walked by again about an hour later, and there was Blackie happily chomping on his own supply of leaves. Blackie is wonderful! I was at the zoo two weeks ago and Blackie was sitting at the front of his enclosure. He was VERY interested as a cart containing leaves drove by and stopped by the grizzly exhibit next door while it was being cleaned. I walked by again about an hour later, and there was Blackie happily chomping on his own supply of leaves.

]]> by: Aly http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-259037 Fri, 16 May 2008 23:26:02 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-259037 I'm so glad he setteld in his new home so quiqkly! I had a question. How long do bears live and is blakies colering normal? I hope you consider putting a live cam up so we can see him every day! I hope he likes his new neighbors! I’m so glad he setteld in his new home so quiqkly!
I had a question. How long do bears live and is blakies colering normal?
I hope you consider putting a live cam up so we can see him every day! I hope he likes his new neighbors!

]]> by: Brittany http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-246601 Thu, 01 May 2008 13:58:52 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-246601 Welcome home Blackie! Welcome home Blackie!

]]> by: Lainie http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244875 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:09:14 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244875 Welcome back home to such a magnificent animal such as Blackie !! He looks like a gentle old soul !! Welcome back home to such a magnificent animal such as Blackie !! He looks like a gentle old soul !!

]]> by: Rose N. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244846 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:54:50 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244846 Hi Hali, We stopped by all of the exhibits in Bear Canyon this past Saturday. Unfortunately we did not get to see Blackie. We will hopefully meet this gorgeous bear on our next visit. In his photos, Blackie is indeed a splendid looking bear. We did, however, finally get to enjoy the antics of Montana and Scout, the adorable grizzly bears. They were having lots of fun chasing each other, wrestling and jumping in and out of the pool. We noticed both bears are very curious. Every once in a while they would suddenly stop and sniff the air. Wonder if Blackie's scent was in the air? It was a huge treat to witness these two young bears interacting especially on such a hot day. Thanks for taking care of these wonderful animals. Your blogs are very interesting and enjoyable. P.S. Stopped by to visit Sweet Otter and her pup. We saw the small den with hay in it, but no sign of mom or baby. Hi Hali,

We stopped by all of the exhibits in Bear Canyon this past Saturday. Unfortunately we did not get to see Blackie. We will hopefully meet this gorgeous bear on our next visit. In his photos, Blackie is indeed a splendid looking bear.

We did, however, finally get to enjoy the antics of Montana and Scout, the adorable grizzly bears. They were having lots of fun chasing each other, wrestling and jumping in and out of the pool. We noticed both bears are very curious. Every once in a while they would suddenly stop and sniff the air. Wonder if Blackie’s scent was in the air?

It was a huge treat to witness these two young bears interacting especially on such a hot day.

Thanks for taking care of these wonderful animals. Your blogs are very interesting and enjoyable.

P.S. Stopped by to visit Sweet Otter and her pup. We saw the small den with hay in it, but no sign of mom or baby.

]]> by: barbara http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244641 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:34:05 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244641 Hali, What a big handsome boy, even at his age he's a real looker. I bet he is really happy to be home and he is lucky to have such a careing keeper to take care of him. I know that with your love and attention he has many happy years ahead of him. Thank You for taking such great care of all the animals in your care, you are truly a wonderful caring person. Hali, What a big handsome boy, even at his age he’s a real looker. I bet he is really happy to be home and he is lucky to have such a careing keeper to take care of him. I know that with your love and attention he has many happy years ahead of him. Thank You for taking such great care of all the animals in your care, you are truly a wonderful caring person.

]]> by: Carol http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244190 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:57:17 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244190 What a terrific story! I just want to say how much I appreciate all you folks at the SDZ for your love and devotion to these wonderful animals. Blackie's a lucky guy!! What a terrific story! I just want to say how much I appreciate all you folks at the SDZ for your love and devotion to these wonderful animals. Blackie’s a lucky guy!!

]]> by: Mae in NJ http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244181 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:46:37 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244181 Mellow Blackie must be so pleased to return to a home where he apparently remembers happy times. He is a majestic bear. It was heartwarming to read about his gentle nature and easy acceptance of the changes in his environment. I wish him many happy years splashing in his pool and enjoying his treats. I hope you can relieve his arthritic pain. He sounds much too nice to suffer any aches. Mellow Blackie must be so pleased to return to a home where he apparently remembers happy times. He is a majestic bear. It was heartwarming to read about his gentle nature and easy acceptance of the changes in his environment. I wish him many happy years splashing in his pool and enjoying his treats. I hope you can relieve his arthritic pain. He sounds much too nice to suffer any aches.

]]> by: Margaret http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244163 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:29:36 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244163 Thanks, Hali, I agree with both #1 and #2 that Blackie and SDZ are both lucky to have each other. He has attracted a whole new fan club, and he gets to be spoiled. You get to interact with a calm elderly bear and study bear geriatrics. I hope he does remember being there before, and that he is happy to be back with his "old" friends. Is he in exactly the same exhibit? If so, has it changed much? It sounds like it must be very familiar for him to know to saunter down for a good long leisurely soak as soon as he came outside. With the temperature up near 100 I am sure he was glad to have such a relaxing and cooling place to enjoy. It will be interesting to hear more about Montana and Scout's reactions to him being in the vicinity. What animal recently vacated the exhibit that opened it up for Blackie? It is great that you have the space and interest to take old friend's back and provide them a secure and enriching home in which to live out their lives. Kudos to all, and may you enjoy many more years of each other's company. Thanks, Hali, I agree with both #1 and #2 that Blackie and SDZ are both lucky to have each other. He has attracted a whole new fan club, and he gets to be spoiled. You get to interact with a calm elderly bear and study bear geriatrics. I hope he does remember being there before, and that he is happy to be back with his “old” friends. Is he in exactly the same exhibit? If so, has it changed much? It sounds like it must be very familiar for him to know to saunter down for a good long leisurely soak as soon as he came outside. With the temperature up near 100 I am sure he was glad to have such a relaxing and cooling place to enjoy.

It will be interesting to hear more about Montana and Scout’s reactions to him being in the vicinity. What animal recently vacated the exhibit that opened it up for Blackie? It is great that you have the space and interest to take old friend’s back and provide them a secure and enriching home in which to live out their lives.

Kudos to all, and may you enjoy many more years of each other’s company.

]]> by: Sayuri http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244145 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:29:09 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-welcomed/#comment-244145 I saw him! I saw him! Gentle giant was my impression of him. Looking forward to seeing more of him. I saw him! I saw him! Gentle giant was my impression of him. Looking forward to seeing more of him.

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