Polar Bear

(Ursus maritimus)

Three polar bears call the Detroit Zoo home. Male Nuka was born 2004, and female Suka was born 2012. The newest arrival, Haley, was born in 2002 and moved to the Detroit Zoo in March 2025. These bears have dense, thick undercoats protected by outer coats of long, transparent fur. The transparent fur reflects the sun’s rays off their dark skin, giving the illusion of a white coat.