Reid Park Zoo: Joaquin The Andean Bear Is Settling In

Tucson AZ

10 November, 2021

1:41 PM

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Press release from the Reid Park Zoo: by Sam Wilber November 9, 2021 Joaquin is getting comfortable in his new home and getting to know his care team. Chat with Keeper Josh to learn all about Joaquin, Oja, and Andean bears in the wild! Andean bears are the only bear species native to South America. Their diet is high is fruits which makes them important seed dispersers for native plants. They migrate seasonally with the fruiting plants and sow seeds through their droppings wherever they go! This press release was produced by the Reid Park Zoo. The views expressed here are the author's own.