A baby sloth bear just took its first wobbly steps at Woodland Park Zoo, an #AmericanHumaneCertified™ facility. While we’re still melting from the cuteness, here’s why this moment matters. Sloth bears are rare in human care — only 48 live in zoos across the U.S. Each birth is a big deal for the Sloth Bear Species Survival Plan, which helps protect and sustain this vulnerable species. While they may look like sleepy, shaggy sweethearts, sloth bears are fascinating: 🦷 No front teeth! This helps t

15K views · 243 reactions | It’s Octo-bear!  Vicki the sloth bear is kicking off spooky season with her favorite pumpkin treats. With her incredible sense of smell and love for fruit, finding snacks is no problem at all. And let’s be honest... who doesn’t love Vicki? If you want to get in on the October action and see Vicki for yourself, join us for Boo at The Zoo on October 11th-12th, 18th-19th and 25th-26th. | Abilene Zoo | Facebook