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Oklahoma City Zoo Euthanizes Beloved Grizzly Bear Will

6/28/2025

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The Oklahoma City Zoo made the heart-wrenching decision to euthanize Will, a 22-year-old grizzly bear, after his battle with arthritis and spinal disc disease left him unable to move comfortably. Rescued from Alaska in 2003, Will and his brother Wiley captured the hearts of many, leaving behind a legacy of joy and connection.

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The Oklahoma City Zoo made the heart-wrenching decision to euthanize Will, a 22-year-old grizzly bear, after his battle with arthritis and spinal disc disease left him unable to move comfortably. Rescued from Alaska in 2003, Will and his brother Wiley captured the hearts of many, leaving behind a legacy of joy and connection.