The oldest U.S. polar bear turned 37 years old and she had a better birthday than you
Coldilocks is the oldest Polar Bear in the United States and she celebrated her 37th birthday on Thursday at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Happy birthday to Coldilocks! At 37 years old, Coldilocks in the oldest #polarbear in the country! Join us tomorrow as we celebrate Coldi's birthday with treats, presents, singing, BEARthday cake and more! pic.twitter.com/dwymK59dj4
— Philadelphia Zoo (@phillyzoo) December 13, 2017
The average lifespan of polar bears in captivity is usually 23 years old according to zoo officials but Coldilocks is benefiting from personal care at the Philadelphia Zoo.
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Thanks, Dan, for sharing this great photo of Coldilocks enjoying her BEAR-thday cake yesterday! pic.twitter.com/hvWDVfotnd
— Philadelphia Zoo (@phillyzoo) December 15, 2017
Coldilocks was joined by some guests from the zoo who sang “Happy Birthday” and presented her with a peanut butter, honey, raisin, and fish-filled cake.
Happy Birthday Coldilocks! Today we celebrated our favorite polar bear's 37th #birthday with special treats and a cake complete with honey, raisins, peanut butter, and, of course, fish! #phillyzoo #philadelphiazoo #polarbear #happybirthday #birthdaygirl pic.twitter.com/1b0qVOtpvT
— Philadelphia Zoo (@phillyzoo) December 14, 2017
Coldilocks previously lived with her partner Klondike until he died in 2015 at 34 years old.
Lets hope Coldilocks got some presents to go along with that wild cake.
Happy birthday! And here's to many more.
(h/t: AP)
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