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Cute Video: Grizzly Bear Chills Out At Denver Zoo

DENVER (CBS4) -- A grizzly bear named Tundra chilled out in her habitat at the Denver Zoo on Monday.

Tundra Splash Time

Looks like Tundra's living her best hot bear summer! That's right, our grizzly girl loves splashing around in the streams of Harmony Hill to cool off on hot summer days, which is great, because this a very natural behavior. 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. Come see her next time you visit!

Posted by Denver Zoo on Sunday, August 25, 2019

"Looks like Tundra's living her best hot bear summer!" zoo officials wrote on Facebook.

"That's right, our grizzly girl loves splashing around in the streams of Harmony Hill to cool off on hot summer days, which is great, because this a very natural behavior."

Tundra and another rescued grizzly bear, Kootenai, share the habitat that includes hammocks, a dig pit, a stream and shallow pools.

RELATED: Denver Zoo's New Grizzly Bear Habitat Gives Rescued Bears More Room To Roam

"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," officials said.

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