New bearcat joins the Erie Zoo

New bearcat joins the Erie Zoo

A new animal joined the Erie Zoo family, coming all the way from Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. Sheba the bearcat arrived at the zoo a few days ago, an animal native to Southeast Asia. Sheba is a little shy right now while she gets used to her new home. But if you're lucky, you can catch a glimpse of Sheba in her exhibit near the zoo's main entrance. Guests are asked to give Sheba a little privacy while she adjusts to her surroundings.

Meet Sheba, the newest animal arrival at the Erie Zoo. What is a binturong?

The Erie Zoo has a new furry tenant. On June 3, the zoo announced on social media that they have welcomed a new binturong, or bearcat, to the zoo. The almost 8-year-old bearcat is named Sheba. Where did the new binturong come from? The Erie Zoo said in a Facebook post that its newest tenant arrived on loan from the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. Being on loan is a typical process for how zoos exchange animals, said Melissa “Roo” Kojancie, president …