Our Bears

Judge Sue Sloan, "Lady"

Namesake: Lady was named after Sue Sloan, wife of the 12th president of Baylor University, Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr. Lady's nickname comes from Mrs. Sloan serving as the First Lady of Baylor.

Birth date: January 31, 2002

Weight: 263 lbs.

Favorite Snacks: apricots and peanut butter

Favorite Activities: climbing trees and exploring the habitat

Hometown: Bandon, Oregon (West Coast Game Park); Lady came to Baylor as a four month old cub in June 2002.

Fun Facts: Lady uses her left paw to sic 'em! Lady joined her older sister Joy to live in Baylor’s habitat when she was a cub.

Lady comes from a cinnamon-colored line of Black Bears. Until her sister Joy’s passing in July, 2022, the two bears lived together in the Habitat. They loved to play and nap side by side in the shade. In addition to Joy, Lady has two brothers: one deceased and one an actor in Hollywood movies!

Judge Joy Reynolds, "Joy"

2001-2022

Namesake: Joy was named after Joy Reynolds, wife of the 11th president of Baylor University, Dr. Herbert H. Reynolds.

Tribute: Baylor University Mourns Passing of Baylor Bear Mascot Judge "Joy" Reynolds

Lived: January 27, 2001 - July 18, 2022

Weight: 264 lbs.

Favorite Snacks: cherries and avocados

Favorite Activities: swimming and napping in a sunny spot

Hometown: Bandon, Oregon (West Coast Game Park); Joy came to Baylor as a four month old cub in May 2001.

Fun Fact: Joy loved to smile!