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Adorable brown bear cub 'JJ' welcomed at Six Flags Great Adventure's Wild Safari

The cub and his mother, Hollywood, are spending time together in their own dedicated habitat space alongside the park’s other brown bears.

Alexandra DeMatos

Apr 9, 2026, 2:33 PM

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An adorable new resident has debuted at Six Flags Great Adventure’s Wild Safari.

JJ is a 2‑month‑old brown bear cub. The cub and his mother, Hollywood, are spending time together in their own dedicated habitat space alongside the park’s other brown bears.

Visitors can catch a glimpse of JJ on the Wild Safari Base Camp truck tour or through the Safari Off‑Road Adventure experience.

The Wild Safari is home to more than 1,200 animals from around the globe, including rhinos, giraffes, elephants, and bison.

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Six Flags has announced a number of new park additions recently, including the new Shoreline Pier at the Boardwalk, set to debut in late spring.

The area will introduce boardwalk‑themed attractions and flavors to the theme park.

Tickets and season passes can be purchased on Six Flags’ website.

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