Toledo Zoo announces names for twin polar bear cubs

Crystal’s eighth and ninth cubs are named Kallu and Kallik.
Crystal’s eighth and ninth cubs are named Kallu and Kallik.(WTVG)
Published: Apr. 12, 2023 at 10:31 AM EDT
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TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The twin polar bear cubs at the Toledo Zoo have their names!

The cubs are the offspring of 24-year-old female, Crystal, and 18-year-old male, Nuka, who is now at the Detroit Zoo. Crystal’s eighth and ninth cubs are named Kallu and Kallik.

You can watch the announcement video as well as a livestream of the polar bear pool in the videos below.

Polar Bear Cubs Name Reveal

We know the Toledo Zoo community has been waiting a bear-y long time for the results of the Polar bear cub naming contest, and now it's finally here! 🐻‍❄️🎉 Stay tuned for updates on their official exhibit debut this spring. Until then, you can watch the live Polar bear pool at http://ow.ly/bK0Q50NH2H2 You can also text "CUBS" to 419-900-8966 and subscribe to our interactive messaging stream for updates.

Posted by The Toledo Zoo on Wednesday, April 12, 2023