The Bears The Grizzly Discovery Center currently cares for eight bears who are rotated between their denning building and the habitat area during the day. With random play partners, random times out, and various other environmental and behavioral enrichments, the lives of the Center's bears are enhanced. Born in captivity in February 1990, the largest bear at the GDC is technically a Kodiak brown bear. Although Kodiaks and Grizzlys are both members of the brown bear sub-species the Kodiak is the largest.
Toby loves to topple trees and impress the visitors.
Born in 1989, the Alaskan grizzly is observant of all the happenings inside and outside the habitat. Also a Kodiak brown bear, Lewie and his twin brother Max have a fantastic brotherly bond. Lewie has struggled with this bond, trying to gain confidence and independence from Max. Lewie's favorite toys are anything and everything that he can toss into the air. Sometimes he gets lucky and actually catches his flying toys.