Borealis (“Bo”) balances on a plastic barrel in Henry Vilas Zoo, 12 December 2020 (Henry Vilas Zoo)
Name: Borealis (male)
Born: 9 December 2018 in Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, Ohio, USA
Mother: Crystal
Father: Marty
Siblings: Nikita (male) born 2006 (half sibling through father), Anana (female) born 2006, Aurora (female) born 2006, Siku (male) born 2009, Sakari (male) born 2012, Suka (male) born 2012, Hope (female) born 2015.
Current location: Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
History of captivity:
- Born in captivity in Toledo Zoo 9 December 2018
- Arrived at Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison, Wisconsin, USA week commencing 9 November, 2020
Progeny: None
Additional Information
Named for the Northern Lights, the Aurora Borealis. Known as “Bo” for short.
The video below was published on 14 June 2019 and shows Borealis and his mother Crystal in The Arctic Encounter exhibit at Toledo.
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Page updated 23 December 2020