Comments on: Brown Bear Boys http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2008/01/16/brown-bear-boys/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:40:24 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: shaleen http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2008/01/16/brown-bear-boys/comment-page-1/#comment-401032 shaleen Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:12:03 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-boys/#comment-401032 i really want to see them again i will be coming pretty soon so hopefull my parents take me and my siblings to the bears hope to see you soon motana and scout love you i really want to see them again i will be coming pretty soon so hopefull my parents take me and my siblings to the bears hope to see you soon motana and scout love you

]]> By: Ruth Edwards http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2008/01/16/brown-bear-boys/comment-page-1/#comment-193053 Ruth Edwards Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:14:53 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-boys/#comment-193053 We are the other part of the family who was also in the motor home on that night that Oakley, Montana and Scout visited. It was something we will never forget as we watched this playful family climb on the camping chairs, ATV's and even on the motor home steps. We watched this family of bears for almost 4 hours as they played around. We are so happy that they have found a good home and that none of them had to be killed. We are lovers of bears and would never have done anything to harm them and planning a trip to see them this summer. The only danger that we ever saw from them in the incident was Oakley getting into the tent that was unoccupied as someone told us there were bears in the area, she did destroy the tent and we realized for the safety of others we had to notify someone. It was a hard decision but knew that others who were in tents in that area might not be aware. Our regret is that during that 4 hour period none of us took the time to snap a picture. So happy they are doing well and grateful to Hali and the SDZ. We are the other part of the family who was also in the motor home on that night that Oakley, Montana and Scout visited. It was something we will never forget as we watched this playful family climb on the camping chairs, ATV’s and even on the motor home steps. We watched this family of bears for almost 4 hours as they played around. We are so happy that they have found a good home and that none of them had to be killed. We are lovers of bears and would never have done anything to harm them and planning a trip to see them this summer. The only danger that we ever saw from them in the incident was Oakley getting into the tent that was unoccupied as someone told us there were bears in the area, she did destroy the tent and we realized for the safety of others we had to notify someone. It was a hard decision but knew that others who were in tents in that area might not be aware. Our regret is that during that 4 hour period none of us took the time to snap a picture. So happy they are doing well and grateful to Hali and the SDZ.

]]> By: Vickie http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2008/01/16/brown-bear-boys/comment-page-1/#comment-174790 Vickie Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:08:03 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-boys/#comment-174790 What happened to the brown bears that were at the zoo for years? <em>Moderator's note: Alaskan brown bear Sheena died in 2005; her brother, Spanky, died in August, 2007. They are deeply missed.</em> What happened to the brown bears that were at the zoo for years?

Moderator’s note: Alaskan brown bear Sheena died in 2005; her brother, Spanky, died in August, 2007. They are deeply missed.

]]> By: Idaho http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2008/01/16/brown-bear-boys/comment-page-1/#comment-170723 Idaho Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:16:06 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-boys/#comment-170723 My family is the one that had our camp 'Attacked' by Oakley (the mother), Scout and Montana. So everyone knows - our camp was clean! Oakley knew her way around and was teaching the boys how to get into a pop cooler and break open Coke cans. Things were not a big deal with everyone in the motor home until Oakley decided that there may be something in the tent. If my wife and kids had been in that tent like they were the night before things could have been way different. No harm to the family but the tent did not survive, Oakley was teaching these cubs some dangerous habits... Oakley is currently hibernating and I am glad to know that the boys are doing well. We never wanted them to be separated or harmed in any way. We have been very concerned about them and are planning to see them this summer. We are happy that a bad situation has turned out good. These cubs are in a place where many people can enjoy them and they will never be harmed. Thanks Hali and The SDZ!!! My family is the one that had our camp ‘Attacked’ by Oakley (the mother), Scout and Montana. So everyone knows – our camp was clean! Oakley knew her way around and was teaching the boys how to get into a pop cooler and break open Coke cans. Things were not a big deal with everyone in the motor home until Oakley decided that there may be something in the tent. If my wife and kids had been in that tent like they were the night before things could have been way different. No harm to the family but the tent did not survive, Oakley was teaching these cubs some dangerous habits… Oakley is currently hibernating and I am glad to know that the boys are doing well. We never wanted them to be separated or harmed in any way. We have been very concerned about them and are planning to see them this summer. We are happy that a bad situation has turned out good. These cubs are in a place where many people can enjoy them and they will never be harmed. Thanks Hali and The SDZ!!!

]]> By: Kaleb http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2008/01/16/brown-bear-boys/comment-page-1/#comment-158470 Kaleb Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:52:35 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-boys/#comment-158470 I love the cubs,Scout and Montana!! But they shure sound like a handfull!!! Keep up the good at SDZ!!! I love the cubs,Scout and Montana!! But they shure sound like a handfull!!! Keep up the good at SDZ!!!

]]> By: Anita http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2008/01/16/brown-bear-boys/comment-page-1/#comment-158177 Anita Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:31:18 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-boys/#comment-158177 Though it is so cruel to separate the cubs from their mother, all the three bears have their own shelters by now. It is much better to be killed in the wild or euthanasia. I hope their mother can have a good life in the Veterinary Research Center. And the bear cubs would not separate again. Though it is so cruel to separate the cubs from their mother, all the three bears have their own shelters by now. It is much better to be killed in the wild or euthanasia. I hope their mother can have a good life in the Veterinary Research Center. And the bear cubs would not separate again.

]]> By: Deb O'Connor http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2008/01/16/brown-bear-boys/comment-page-1/#comment-157009 Deb O'Connor Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:12:48 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-boys/#comment-157009 Thank you Hali for your delightful account of the little brown bears. They are adorable! Keep up the creative enrichment program - the SDZ is lucky to have your insight and expertise. Thank you Hali for your delightful account of the little brown bears. They are adorable! Keep up the creative enrichment program – the SDZ is lucky to have your insight and expertise.

]]> By: Bobbie Wood http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2008/01/16/brown-bear-boys/comment-page-1/#comment-156605 Bobbie Wood Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:58:34 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-boys/#comment-156605 Thank you for this posting! I did have an opportunity to see the little dudes this past Wednesday! Now, I know their names :) They are really fuzzy! And very very cute! Thank you for this posting!
I did have an opportunity to see the little dudes this past Wednesday! Now, I know their names :)
They are really fuzzy! And very very cute!

]]> By: Amanda http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2008/01/16/brown-bear-boys/comment-page-1/#comment-156549 Amanda Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:39:51 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-boys/#comment-156549 So sad! I hope the mother will be safe and well treated where she is now. People should be aware of the problems they cause when they leave thrash outside, in the parks and other wild places. The cubs are beautiful! So sad! I hope the mother will be safe and well treated where she is now. People should be aware of the problems they cause when they leave thrash outside, in the parks and other wild places. The cubs are beautiful!

]]> By: Susan Harrison http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2008/01/16/brown-bear-boys/comment-page-1/#comment-156459 Susan Harrison Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:49:36 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/brown-bear-boys/#comment-156459 I saw these 2 guys fighting over the berries today. It was kind of scary, but interesting too. They seemed to be afraid of the noise coming from the service vehicles and buses. I hope they grow up to be as cool as Spanky! Nevertheless, I'm glad they are at SDZ. I saw these 2 guys fighting over the berries today. It was kind of scary, but interesting too. They seemed to be afraid of the noise coming from the service vehicles and buses. I hope they grow up to be as cool as Spanky!
Nevertheless, I’m glad they are at SDZ.

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