The polar bear population is considered to be vulnerable in the wild. Currently, there are less 60 bears living in zoos across the county and the North Carolina Zoo is the home to one of them.

Her twin, Anana, was euthanized in 2022 after a period of declining health. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium polar bear Aurora (pictured), along with her partner, Lee, can be seen on "Mutual of Omaha's ...