Sleep well Shintay 🐻💤
Channel: Toronto Zoo
Date: 2023-11-21

Sleep well Shintay 🐻💤

Shintay is officially down for her winter sleep ❄️ Although many refer to it as hibernation, did you know that grizzly bears actually go down for a ‘winter sleep’ called torpor? During this period, their body temperature only drops slightly and they can actually wake up at any moment. 

Keepers will check on her on warmer days or when they see evidence of activity but otherwise leave her undisturbed for the winter with their den doors open should she wake and wish to venture outside. Despite what many assume about hibernation, bears actually do wake up from time to time, especially when the temperatures are balmy.

See you in the spring ☀️