Today, January 9, two brothers – Kamchatka brown bears (Ursus arctos beringianus) Myron and Vakula – are celebrating their 24th birthday. They were born in Mykolaiv Zoo. Their parents were Shaitan and Shata.

In Mykolaiv Zoo Kamchatka brown bears were kept as a couple. And when in 2000 female Shata gave birth to two brothers, who were named Myron and Vakula, they remained to live with their parents. Since our brothers have lived together all their life, they get along well with each other. And the birthday boys have the title of long-lived animals of Mykolaiv Zoo. Myron and Vakula are favorites of many visitors, who come to visit them specially.

We offer you a selection of historical photos of the life of our bear family.