Agee (bear)
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| Species | Polar bear |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Born | January 3, 1995 Kolmården Wildlife Park |
| Died | June 15, 2025 (aged 30) Assiniboine Park Zoo |
| Occupation | Animal actor |
Agee (January 3, 1995 – June 15, 2025) was a female polar bear best known for her appearances in films, including Alaska (1996), Operation Arctic (2014), and The Journey Home (2014). She was the only trained polar bear in North America.[1]
Agee was born in the Kolmården Wildlife Park in Sweden on January 3, 1995. One month later she was acquired by Beyond Bears in Abbotsford, British Columbia.[2] She lived with these private owners for most of her life before being moved to the Assiniboine Park Zoo in 2022. She was not made visible to visitors, instead being kept in a personal space intended to keep her comfortable in her old age. In 2025, she developed age-related health issues such as kidney failure, dental problems, and mobility issues. She died on June 15, 2025.[3][4]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Agee the polar bear retires from movie industry to live out days at Assiniboine Park Zoo". CBC News. May 30, 2022. Archived from the original on August 12, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Captive polar bears: Agee (deceased)". Bear Conservation. July 22, 2025. Archived from the original on May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ Thom, Mike (June 22, 2025). "Zoo mourns passing of 30-year-old rescued polar bear". Classic107. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ Rosen, Kayla (June 20, 2025). "Polar bear at Assiniboine Park Zoo dies at age 30". CTV News. Retrieved May 13, 2026.