The Calgary Zoo's difficult history with polar bears
Calgary Zoo polar bears: a history of incidents and changing animal care See how the zoo says updated standards shape its newest polar bears today
Polar bears have been part of the Calgary Zoo since the 1930s, but their presence has come with a long record of incidents over the years, including deaths and other mishaps.
The CBC report looks at that history and how the zoo says it is now following updated standards with its newest polar bears.
The story places the zoo’s current approach in the context of its past treatment of polar bears and the changes it has made in response to modern expectations for animal care.