Baloo's 21st birthday 2022

Baloo is celebrating his 21st birthday at Noah's Ark!
Not your average bear.
Happy 21 st Birthday to our favorite bear, Baloo!
Twenty-one-durful years with this amazing furry friend. We love celebrating our favorite bear each summer with a bubble bath and juicy cold delicious watermelon birthday cake.
Baloo came to us as a cub in 2001 along with his brothers, Leo the Lion, and Shere Kahn the tiger. The arrival of the bear, lion and tiger cubs - lovingly known as the BLT - forever changed us here at Noah’s Ark. Their unlikely bond and friendship taught us about unconditional love, acceptance, difference, and getting along.
For those of you that don’t know the story, the BLT came to Noah's Ark after they were
discovered by Law Enforcement officers in a basement of an Atlanta home during a drug raid. Only a few months old, all three cubs were frightened, malnourished, and infected with parasites.
Baloo and his brothers recovered from their injuries and lived happily together for 15 years. Despite being natural enemies in the wild, these three boys never knew they were different from one another and lived in harmony, sharing their habitat, clubhouse, and meals together each and every day.
Baloo is the sole surviving member of the BLT. On his 21 st Birthday, he is happy and healthy, and still loves to eat! His favorite foods are hazelnuts and tangerines, and an occasional sweet treat.
He continues to thrive in his habitat, enjoying his clubhouse and of course, entertaining our visitors.
In his 21 years here at Noah’s Ark his keepers have never seen him angry or in a bad mood. He is one of the most kind, loving and fun-spirited animals. We love our gentle giant, Baloo - he is definitely NOT your average bear!
Please consider making a donation to Noah’s Ark in honor of our beloved Baloo which will support him in the years to come, as well as all the other animals that call Noah’s Ark their forever home.