12/25/2025
We know all our animal residents are savvy in their own ways, but Brody the Florida black bear gets to show off his smarts on a regular basis! 🐻🗑️
Our resident bears are part of a program in which bears in zoos and rescue organizations test garbage cans, food storage bins and coolers designed to keep bears out of food or garbage. Their participation helps identify effective items for the public to use – and hopefully lowers the rate of negative interactions between people and bears in their natural range.
While Brody doesn’t always successfully break in, he does occasionally crack the case. This skillset is likely what won Brody his newest 2025 Zooperlative title: “Biggest Problem Solver.”
Each year, we count down to the new year with our “12 Days of Zooperlatives” winners voted on by Zoo staff and volunteers. Next up, we’ll reveal who they felt was “Most Likely to Have the Zoomies.”
Who would be your pick? 👇
