Zoo Montana, Billings

The Northern Hemisphere is always changing, and its varied plant and animal life must deal with the extremes of both hot and cold weather. ZooMontana celebrates these resilient creatures. Trees and shrubs—many not native to the Montana area—surround exhibits, where more than 50 animal species make their homes. Here are just a few of the zoo's stars:

Grizzly Bears

• Names: Bruno and Ozzy
• Scientific name: Ursus arctos
• Natural habitat: North America
• Often seen: Eating nuts, berries, fruits, leaves, and roots

Siberian Tiger

• Name: Prince
• Scientific name: Panthera tigris altaica
• Natural habitat: Far northeast of Asia
• Often seen: Lounging out on a ledge during a sunny day

Canada Lynx

• Name: Fierca
• Scientific name: Lynx canadensis
• Natural habitat: Northern United States and Canada
• Often seen: Walking with zookeepers for exercise; in winter, visitors can see her paw prints in the snow

To meet more of the animals, check out the other exhibits, or try one of these activities:

• 15-minute animal encounters
• Zoo scavenger hunt
• ZooTots, a preschool age program with crafts and other activities
• ZooVenture! Summer Camp, where kids get a behind-the-scenes peek at the zoo