Like her name, Tundra prefers to keep things cool.
The Denver Zoo posted a video of its resident grizzly bear chilling in a pool as temperature soar toward the 90s F (30s C) this week.
“Looks like Tundra’s living her best hot bear summer!” the zoo posted on social media Monday. “Our grizzly girl loves splashing around in streams to cool off, which is great, because this a natural behavior.”
Tundra came to the zoo more than 16 years ago after her mother was euthanized because she came into conflict with people.
Looks like Tundra’s living her best hot bear summer! Our grizzly girl loves splashing around in streams to cool off, which is great, because this a natural behavior. Our animal care staff has worked extensively to help her adjust to her new routine, & keep her engaged & active. pic.twitter.com/vDtlRMIIvS
— Denver Zoo (@DenverZoo) August 25, 2019
But just last month, Tundra lost her companion, Kootenai, after spending her entire life at the zoo with him.
The 17-year-old male grizzly bear was humanely euthanized due to serious health issues including “significant arthritis,” which caused difficulty walking and trouble eating on his own.
Which is why it makes everyone so happy to see Tundra so happy.
“Our animal care staff has worked extensively to help her adjust to her new routine, and keep her engaged and active, and as a result, she’s doing great,” the zoo explained.
Photo Denver Zoo/Twitter