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Polar Bear Laerke Soaks Up Sunshine in The Pool at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

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TACOMA, Wash. — Laerke, a polar bear at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, was recently spotted enjoying a sunny day with a relaxing swim in her saltwater pool.

A video shared by the zoo shows Laerke basking in the sunshine and gliding through the water, part of her daily enrichment routine at the Tacoma-based facility. The zoo’s saltwater pool mimics the bear’s natural environment and supports both physical activity and mental stimulation.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Pacific Northwest. Located on 29 acres in Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park, it is home to more than 9,000 animals representing 367 species.

Laerke’s time in the pool highlights the zoo’s focus on animal wellness and naturalistic care for species native to colder climates.

Source: Keeper Stephanie/Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

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