Each of the Wild Enclosures has a cub-sized pool for drinking and swimming.  Bears are excellent swimmers, and in the wild they enjoy the water for helping them get rid of insect pests and for cooling off on hot summer days.  The weather has turned hot and our cubs are investigating their pool.  While Ken LaValley was at the facility on the day that he filmed Cubs #209 and 210 (Juliette and Summer) he was able to take several photos of three cubs in the pool.  Well, not quite – you’ll se that Bonnie Blue and Ridgeway thoroughly enjoy swimming, but Marvin stays on the sidelines, not getting into the pool, although he put his head completely underwater.  The photos are great – enjoy them!

Marvin takes a drink. Bonnie Blue and Ridgeway swim

Marvin’s paws are in, but he stays out.

Bonnie Blue and Ridgeway sink down a little deeper.

Marvin takes another drink .

How can he resist when the others are having such fun?

After the “pool party” ended, Bonnie Blue did what any of us might do – she lay back and relaxed.  Looks like a swimmer at the beach, doesn’t she?

Bonnie Blue relaxing after her swim.

It’s good to see the cubs using their pool. Perhaps Marvin will join in next time.