Sounds like it played with some of their toys enrichment materials too. The zoo bears are unreleasable, but this seems fine imho and I'm glad the keepers were nice about it when they escorted the bear back out to the woods.

California: Puts bear on state flag.

Also California: Surprised when bear shows up.

"So, I hear that you get regular meals here and don't even have to rummage through trash for them. How can I get in on this sweet deal?"