08/31/2026
The grizzly bear cubs have names! Meet Scout (female) and Ranger (male).
Their names, Scout and Ranger, represent the people and organizations working to protect and preserve grizzlies and their native habitats.
Not only were their names decided, funds were also raised for wild grizzly bear conservation! For a $5 minimum donation, fans voted for their favorite pair of names for the sibling cubs. One hundred percent of donations to vote went to support 's work to protect and restore North America’s wild grizzly bear populations. Thanks to generous guests and CMZoo conservation funds, a total of $18,000 has been donated to support grizzly bear conservation efforts. Thank you for your support!
“While the arrival of the cubs is a bittersweet story, it also reminds us that we all have a role to play in helping create a future where fewer bears find themselves in situations that require human intervention,” Nicole Chaney, Conservation Programs Manager, says. “That’s why we’re so excited that the donations support Vital Ground, an organization dedicated to protecting and connecting grizzly bear habitat while helping reduce conflicts between bears and people. Their work addresses the root causes of many of the challenges grizzlies face, making them an outstanding conservation partner."
Vital Ground is a nonprofit land trust whose mission is to protect and restore North America’s grizzly bear populations for future generations by conserving wildlife habitat and by supporting programs that reduce conflicts between bears and humans. Based in Missoula, Montana, CMZoo’s cubs’ home state, Vital Ground works throughout the Northern Rockies and Inland Northwest to create permanently connected landscapes that support the long-term survival of grizzly bears and the many native species that share their range. By connecting public land strongholds with protected private lands, Vital Ground is the only land trust focused on large-landscape conservation for the benefit of grizzly bears, other wildlife, and people. Founded in 1990, Vital Ground — together with many partners — has protected and enhanced over one million acres of grizzly bear habitat.
Scout and Ranger are currently settling into the behind-the-scenes yards, which are not visible to guests. yards, which are not visible to guests. If you're lucky, you may catch a glimpse of them from the Sky Ride! Stay tuned for updates on when they’ll be available for guest viewing!
