In Loving Memory Of Takoda

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With great sadness the Oregon Zoo said goodbye to black bear Takoda today, the youngest of the zoo’s black bear family, who died during a routine medical procedure.

Takoda, whose name meant “friend to all” in Sioux, arrived at the Oregon Zoo in November 2010. He had been orphaned as a cub in Montana, where he was found hungry and dehydrated, weighing less than 3 pounds. Rescued by wildlife officials, the young cub was nursed back to health but could not be released back to the wild, so a new home was found for him at the zoo’s Black Bear Ridge.

During his first eight years at the zoo, Takoda wowed visitors and staff each spring by climbing a 50-foot Douglas fir tree in his habitat to feast on the new growth near the top. His companions — Cubby, Tuff and Dale — would wait below to catch whatever dropped while Takoda was foraging.

Once he grew into an adult, he no longer climbed to those heights, Koons said, but you could still count on him to mark the changing seasons. On warmer days, he became known for playfully relaxing in a sturdy 300-gallon tub that caregivers kept filled with cool water.
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Aww, only 13 years old! I bet he's splashing in a big ol' tub over the Rainbow Bridge now!❤🌈🙏🏻

maryalbanesi
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My sincerest condolences on Takoda's passing. It's a sad day. I know his bear mates and keepers will miss him.

seasonsofphilly
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😥😞Takoda made me laugh and smile and that's not easy in these times.
Rest in peace beautiful boy🙏💗

davidnierzwick
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It's raining in Northern California. . . In my heart, I'm picturing Takoda splashing around on the Rainbow Bridge.

fn-bb
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Takoda was a magnificent spirit, inspirational, playful, and will be sorely missed by all. Thank goodness the Orezon Zoo gave Takoda a home!

brendatenorio
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Rest In Peace, Takoda. Though short, he was able to live a good life inspiring people to care about American black bears.

AustinSPTD
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Ohhh, that's very sad. :-( Relax in paradise, Takoda. 🙏 😇 🌞 🌈

TheMouseAvenger
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Ohhh! 😥 I remember watching Takoda splashing in his tub during the pandemic. I was looking after my friend's bath-phobic dog at the time. I don't know if it was Takoda's influence, but after the dog and I watched Takoda's happy splashing a few times, I managed to get the dog in the bath. Bathtime was better from then on. Takoda in the tub was the first Oregon Zoo video I saw, and I've appreciated their commitment to animals' well-being ever since.

Catherinzsl
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May the sweet memories of your beloved Takoda comfort you all and fill your hearts with peace. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

imogen
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Rest in peace Takoda had the pleasure of meeting him last summer😞💜

mariagomez
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I remember a couple of days when watching a video of Takoda splashing in his tub was the only thing that lifted my spirits & made me smile.
I'm so sorry this happened. His unexpected passing had to hurt his caretakers.
Thank you for sharing his happy times with us. Much love from Kentucky.
💙🌿💙🌿💙🌿💙🌿💙🌿💙🌿💙

deborahcornell
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My deepest heartfelt condolences 😥💔 Takoda was a sweetheart 🩵❤️ I loved the videos of him splashing in his tub and playing with Cubby. Rest in peace sweet boy 💕🌹🌈

katymay
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Have so enjoyed his antics! RIP with Mother Earth.😥💕🌈🌉

savannahm.laurentian
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RIP Takoda, you will be missed greatly.😥

MyliiM
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I am so heartbroken. Thanks to you, Takota had a wonderful life. You will be missed, my beautiful friend.

maryillinski
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I'm sorry to hear of your beloved bear - he was a very lucky guy to spend his days at the Oregon Zoo and I have enjoyed seeing him here.

scrubjay
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Oooooh noooo.
My heart goes out to you all. I'm so sorry. Such sad news.
Thank you for sharing Takoda with us.

name.terrie
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I will miss him very much, he was always so social and

dianamay
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Very sorry 😞 about Takoda 🐻 I will miss videos of him in his tub he was awesome sending love from New Zealand 🇳🇿 hold onto memories

laurendavie
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I’m so sorry to hear this, it makes me cry

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