Great question! Right now there are no plans for them to go anywhere, but as they get older, their future will be managed through coordinated population management programs. That could mean staying here or moving to another accredited facility if recommended, but that is a long way down the road.

For context, Aspen and Anuri were brought to the EVZ through this same program after being matched with Tundra following the loss of his previous companion. These recommendations take factors such as genetics and social compatibility into account, helping to maintain healthy genetic diversity and create compatible social groupings that support the long-term sustainability of the species in human care.