Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Shares a Heartfelt Goodbye to Asiatic Black Bear, Beezler

CMZoo: Oldest Asiatic black bear in human care passes away

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The oldest Asiatic black bear in human care in the U.S. has passed away, two years after her sister. On Sunday morning, June 30, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) said goodbye to Beezler, an Asiatic black bear that came into the zoo in 1994 with her sister Honey, who passed away in 2022. Beezler was humanely euthanized. Part of Bezzler's Last Best Day included giving zoo visitors a chance to say goodbye. “It may sound strange, b…

Oldest Asiatic black bear in human care dies at Colorado zoo

Beezler, an Asiatic black bear euthanized at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Sunday, surpassed her median life expectancy by three years

Colorado zoo mourns the death of Asiatic black bear Beezler

Beezler was the oldest Asiatic black bear in human care in the United States. She inspired staff and visitors with her gentle, engaging presence, the zoo said.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo bids farewell to 'oldest' Asiatic black bear

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo said goodbye to its 32-year-old Asiatic black bear, Beezler, over the weekend, according to a news release.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo shares a heartfelt goodbye to Asiatic black bear, Beezler

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- According to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo), on Sunday morning, June 29, it said goodbye to Beezler, the oldest Asiatic black bear in human care in the U.S. CMZoo says Beezler came to the zoo in 1994 with her sister Honey, who passed away in 2022. To honor her time at the location, the zoo gave her what they call "Last Best Day", says officials. According to the zoo, planning her Last Best Day included giving the…

Beezler, the oldest Asiatic black bear in human care in the country, euthanized at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Beezler, the old Asiatic black bear in human care in the country, was euthanized Sunday morning at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. She was 32 years old.