Editor's Pick NC Zoo welcomes new grizzly bear named Ronan Staff report Dec 13, 2021 Dec 13, 2021 Updated Dec 13, 2021 0 Ronan is the North Carolina Zoo's new grizzly bear. Hannah Tulloch/North Carolina Zoo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Staff report ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo has a new grizzly bear, the zoo announced in a news release on Monday.kAm%96 fc_\A@F?5 >2=6[ ?2>65 #@?2?[ 42>6 7C@> E96 #6:5 !2C< +@@ :? %F4D@?[ pC:K@?2]k^AmkAm#@?2?[ H9@ :D h J62CD @=5[ :D D6EE=:?8 :?E@ 9:D ?6H 923:E2E :? 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