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How are the polar bears at the N.C. Zoo enjoying their newfound snow? Take a look

Kids weren’t the only ones enjoying the snowstorm on Wednesday.

The North Carolina Zoo’s two polar bears —Nikita and Anana — also got a taste of home with the snow.

Zookeepers also gave them an extra treat to go with the snow – whole fish to eat.

Unfortunately, the zoo isn’t open to see them. The zoo is closed through Thursday, Jan. 18, because of the snowstorm.

Nikita is an 11-year-old male who weighs 1,203 pounds. Anana is an 18-year-old female who weighs 796 pounds.

The North Carolina Zoo is an arctic ambassador center in partnership with Polar Bears International.

Joe Johnson: 919-419-6678, @JEJ_HSNews

This story was originally published January 17, 2018 at 6:40 PM with the headline "How are the polar bears at the N.C. Zoo enjoying their newfound snow? Take a look."

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