Reindeer: Santa's Helpers? March 13, 2010

What would an Arctic landscape be without reindeer? On the hillside behind the polar bear exhibit you'll find a small herd of reindeer, more commonly called caribou in North America. They are most visible in the morning when they're eating their breakfast. The herd is descended from Siberian reindeer in Alaska, where they enjoy a warm summer season. To keep them comfy, we've placed misters in the pine trees and provided a shallow wading pool.