‘Safe travels, Bodo!’: Sloth bear leaving Omaha’s zoo

A guest favorite at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo's Asian Highlands exhibit is leaving for a new home.

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A guest favorite at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo’s Asian Highlands exhibit is leaving for a new home.Bodo the sloth bear will be moving to another AZA-accredited facility after a Species Survival Plan recommendation to “support the long-term health and genetic diversity of this vulnerable species,” the zoo said on Facebook.The zoo said his next chapter is an important role in a broader conservation effort.”This isn’t the end of the story for sloth bears in Asian Highlands. A new arrival is on the way, and we’re looking forward to sharing more with you soon. Stay tuned for news in the coming weeks,” the zoo said.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

OMAHA, Neb. —

A guest favorite at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo’s Asian Highlands exhibit is leaving for a new home.

Bodo the sloth bear will be moving to another AZA-accredited facility after a Species Survival Plan recommendation to “support the long-term health and genetic diversity of this vulnerable species,” the zoo said on Facebook.

The zoo said his next chapter is an important role in a broader conservation effort.

“This isn’t the end of the story for sloth bears in Asian Highlands. A new arrival is on the way, and we’re looking forward to sharing more with you soon. Stay tuned for news in the coming weeks,” the zoo said.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.