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Meet Astra, the new polar bear at Como Zoo, who brings a playful spirit while highlighting the need for conservation of these ...

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Como Zoo has a cool new resident! Astra, the adorable polar bear, has arrived and will play a key role in the zoo’s breeding program, helping protect the species for the future. Overseen by Senior ...

The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory has welcomed a fourth polar bear, Astra. Como Zoo announced Friday that it has welcomed the 4-year-old female polar bear, who weighs 700 pounds, from the Point ...

Update: Astra made her Como debut on Monday, Oct. 13, by exploring the deep-water side of Polar Bear Odyssey. Get more updates on Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s Facebook page. Como Park Zoo & ...

Astra, a female polar bear, at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, on Nov. 14, 2023. Astra, a 4-year-old, 700-pound female, arrived Oct. 9, 2025 at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St.

On Wednesday evening, the newest resident of the Como Park Zoo arrived: a 4-year-old polar bear named Astra. Astra comes from the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. Her move to the ...

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory has a new resident. Astra, a four-year-old, 700-pound female polar bear, arrived Thursday night from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Wash. Upon arrival, the zoo ...

The authorities, joined by hunters, on Sunday killed the bear they believe to be responsible for the death of a 60-year-old man last week. By Adeel Hassan The authorities on Sunday killed a black bear ...

TACOMA, Wash. — Point Defiance Zoo announced Monday that one of its polar bears, Astra, will be moving to a new zoo in October. Astra and her sister, Laerke, arrived at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium ...

As a part of a polar bear breeding program, beloved 4-year-old Astra will be leaving Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo for a new home at a zoo in the midwest Donald Trump health update issued after physical ...