Snow Shuts Down Oregon Zoo, So Worker Skis To Check On Animals And This Is What He Finds

The polar bear is just trying to remind everyone that snow is where he belongs, and it's a cruel prison without it.

Great to see natural behaviour from the polar bears and seals. I think the elephant was the most active one I have ever seen. Obviously enjoying having something new to interact with.

Just to be clear, though, dozens of zookeepers and facilities workers trek in to the zoo EVERY DAY, regardless of the weather, to make sure the animals are healthy and well cared-for!

I hate zoo's I'm glad they are having a little fun

Snow day!!

Seals were just making tricks for treads :(

Some Zoos do rehab orphaned animals, and serve research / educational purposes but it's definitely a very fine line. Too many Zoos do not operate like that, and when run as a business animals aren't treated well. The other sad truth is there are very few environments humans haven't encroached on, usually in a negative way.

All that this video shows is that these animals below to their original habitat.This is just a glimpse of how happy they are when they are where they belong. FYI- I am sure those seals are being asked to roll around..someone is instructing them on the other side of the camera

Absolutely ADORABLE! ❤💖💕

It is a rare treat, a real pleasure to watch such honest, joyous behaviour.

Not animals enjoy snow. Please check this out! https://www.boredpanda.com/am-i-a-criminal/

I really don't feel sorry for these animals. They live in million / billion dollar homes. They are taken care of very well. If you took them back to the jungle or wherever they wouldn't survive. Most of these animals where born in zoos I believe .

This is also my reaction when I see snow

I'm not a fan of zoos but I had to smile watching the animals having a blast.

Animals are the best <3

The snowfall this year in Central Oregon rivals the record winter 25 years ago. Great to see that some Oregonians are genuinely enjoying the snow!