Hogle Zoo's female polar bear begins denning season

Hogle Zoo's female polar bear begins denning season

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 20, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Hogle Zoo polar bear Neva has moved into her den for her annual denning season. Polar bears spend breeding season together in the spring and summer. Polar bear partners, such as Hogle Zoo’s Neva and Nikita, typically spend that time resting near each other, making […] The post Hogle Zoo’s female polar bear begins denning season first appeared on Gephardt Daily.

Hogle Zoo Polar Bear Neva Begins Denning Season in Utah

Neva, Hogle Zoo's 822-pound female polar bear, has entered her den for the season while Nikita remains visible at Rocky Shores in Salt Lake City.