Bid for new 'Gus' at Central Park Zoo

... famed for their winter ocean dips - happily jumped on board. "Certainly we have a kinship with our polar brothers. New York benefits from having a proud polar bear on display," Thomas said. Long-time zoogoers had fond memories of Gus and were ready ...

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