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The Zoo is closed today, July 4, due to power outages. All animals and staff are safe. We expect to reopen July 5 at 9 a.m. Tickets are valid for a future date through 12/31/26.

Grizzly Bear

(Ursus arctos horribilis)

Two brother grizzly bears, Boo and Thor, currently call the Detroit Zoo home.
Boo and Thor — along with their late brother, Mike (2011-2024) — were rescued in 2011 after being orphaned in the Alaskan wild. They later moved to the Detroit Zoo, where they grew and thrived. Today, Boo and Thor enjoy swimming and playing in their expansive habitat.

On Habitat

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Quick Facts

Habitat: American Grassland

Class: Mammals

Conservation Status: Least concern

Size: Up to 10 feet tall when standing upright

Weight: 800 to 1100 pounds

Median life expectancy: 21 years for males; 26 years for females

Diet: Roots, leaves, berries, squirrel, elk, moose and deer