Oregon Zoo's Kid's Zone

Enrichment for Sun Bears

Food- Sun bears are omnivorous and eat almost anything, including birds, termites, plant shoots, honey, berries, and small mammals.

Families- Usually found in pairs. A mother gives birth to 2 blind cubs that grow fast.

Location- S.E Asian rainforest- Burma, Indonesia, and surrounding countries.

Enrichment at the Oregon Zoo

Hammock made of fire hose for sleep and play
Ball to play in and hide food
Boomer ball (see common enrichment)
Cardboard ginger bread houses
Frozen popsicle treats
Paper Mache bats
Ice treats
"Tree" structure to climb and play on
Small log with holes drilled in it to hide foods such as honey and ketchup and hung on a string
Bones given twice a week
Small food items such as raisins, seeds, and chopped fruit scattered around the exhibit.
Sunflower seeds, dried chilies, and mangos given occasionally.

Learn more about sun bears.