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Nora, the Oregon Zoo's resident polar bear, is moving away

Nora the polar bear takes a dip in one of the chilled saltwater pools at Polar Passage. Photo by
Michael Durham, courtesy of the Oregon Zoo.
Nora the polar bear takes a dip in one of the chilled saltwater pools at Polar Passage. Photo by

This weekend is the last chance for Oregon Zoo-goers to see Nora, the polar bear.

Nora is moving to Wisconsin's Henry Vilas Zoo in December. The last day to see her is Sunday, Dec. 30.

According to a press release from the Oregon Zoo, Nora will meet Berit, an older "auntie" bear at her new home.

Then she'll be introduced to a male bear in the hope that she can raise cubs.

A young male bear named Kallik is coming to Portland soon from the Saint Louis Zoo.