The zoo announced the sad news on Saturday that beloved polar bear Buzz, named after astronaut Buzz Aldrin, died at the age of 24. “It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Como’s ...

Among Aurora's other cubs were Nora, born Nov. 6, 2015, the zoo's first cub in 27 years to survive, as well as Neva and Nuniq, the only polar bear cubs born in a North American zoo in 2016.

Her twin, Anana, was euthanized in 2022 after a period of declining health. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium polar bear Aurora (pictured), along with her partner, Lee, can be seen on "Mutual of Omaha's ...