Submit your name suggestions for Toronto Zoo’s polar bear

By News Staff

Posted March 12, 2012 7:16 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

TORONTO, Ont. – The Toronto Zoo’s newest polar bear needs a name.

The bear was born at the zoo in October, raised by zoo staff after being rejected by its mother, and is ready to meet the world.

You can suggest a name for the cuddly, white bear until March 16.

The top five names will be voted on and the winner will be announced at the end of March.

You can suggest a name at TorontoZoo.com.

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