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Chinese zoo hires staff to dress as black bears

Published 25 June 2026

A zoo in central China has filled several unusual positions after a viral job advertisement sought performers to dress as black bears and roam its grounds. The Luohe Wildlife Zoo in Henan province posted the listing earlier this month, offering an annual salary of 100,000 yuan (approximately $11,000) for the role.

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