About Cooper and Roscoe

Name

  • Cooper (Male) – bigger with orange on his nose
  • Roscoe (Male) – smaller with a white patch on his chest
  • Both are males, but they are not brothers.

Age

  • Cooper was born in 2011. As of 2025, he is 14 years old.
  • Roscoe was born in 2012. As of 2025, he is 13 years old.

Size

  • Cooper is 450–550 pounds.
  • Roscoe is 350–450 pounds.
  • This is similar to a large motorcycle or a competitive sumo wrestler.
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Cooper's and Roscoe's Rescue Stories

Cooper

Cooper was rescued by Fish and Game in 2012 in the Payette National Forest when he was orphaned at 9 weeks. He came to Zoo Idaho in 2011.

Roscoe

Roscoe was rescued by McCall Fish and Game and was transferred to Zoo Idaho when he was about 6 months old in 2012. He is estimated to be born around January 2012.

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Fun Facts About Cooper and Roscoe

Favorite Activities

  • Both bears enjoy their pool and bath time.
  • They really love to eat. Food is king!

Fun Facts

  • They get frozen ice cakes with berries when it is hot.
  • Cooper always eats his veggies first, and Roscoe eats his veggies last.

Training Behaviors

  • Training is used for brain stimulation but also for health checks.
  • Paw present – raising a paw to match the keepers hand
  • Full-body present – laying on a platform for blood draws
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Cooper's and Roscoe's Diet

Regular Foods

Bears are omnivores, so they eat meat and a fruit and vegetable mix. They eat fresh produce like lettuce, celery, apples, grapes, corn on the cob, and berries. They also get fish and hard-boiled eggs. They get bones once a week to help with their teeth. They receive specially made pellets with the vitamins they need.

Favorite Foods

Cooper loves grapes and peanuts. Roscoe loves bone day and food in general. Both like honey and peanut butter.

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How to See Cooper and Roscoe

The bears are easiest to see first thing in the morning. They usually eat their meat in their dens while the keepers clean. They eat their produce out and about in their enclosure. They eat their lunch around 1:00 in the afternoon. When it is hot, they go into their much cooler dens.

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