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Brown Bear

Brown Bear Cub Katmai 2

Kodiak and Katmai

Kodiak and Katmai are 4-year-old Brown Bears. They came to the Great Plains Zoo after they were orphaned in Cold Bay Alaska. Brown Bears can weigh up to 1,500 pounds and they have an exceptionally acute sense of smell. However, their hearing and eyesight is comparable to humans. Their muscles are specialized for digging not climbing, and they can be quick when they are hungry! Brown Bears are great swimmers, and they love a variety of food. Kodiak loves to sink his toys to the bottom of the pool, and Katmai loves to throw her bones in the air to break them open so she can get to the marrow. These giant balls of fluff are full of personality and intelligence!

Adopt a Brown Bear Today!

Adoption Sponsorship Levels:

$100:

  • 2 Admission Passes to Great Plains Zoo
  • Animal Fact Sheet
  • Certificate of Adoption

$250:

  • 4 Admission Passes to Great Plains Zoo
  • Animal Fact Sheet
  • 5x7 Color Photo
  • Certificate of Adoption

$500:

  • 6 Admission Passes to Great Plains Zoo
  • Animal Fact Sheet
  • 5x7 Color Photo
  • Certificate of Adoption

$1,000:

  • 8 Admission Passes to Great Plains Zoo
  • Animal Fact Sheet
  • 5x7 Color Photo
  • Certificate of Adoption
  • Education Zoo Tour (up to 8 people, booked in advance with Education Department)

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