Polar bear cub ready to meet her fans

COLUMBUS – Cuddly and adorable, the Columbus Zoo’s polar bear cub, will make her first public appearance on Friday.

Officials say visitors will be able to see Nora in the polar bear habitat at Polar Frontier on Friday and every day thereafter from 9:30 a.m. for approximately one hour.

Viewing times are based on the health and will be expanded as she grows bigger and stronger, officials said.

Nora was born on Nov. 6 and has been growing up fast ever since. Weighing about one pound at birth, she now weighs over 50 pounds.