The crowd was delighted by the cub's antics.
Nora was born Nov. 6 in the zoo's Polar Frontier region.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says Nora will be on public display for an hour each day, as her health and well-being allow.
#NORACUB UPDATE: This little polar bear gal made her debut today at the big polar bear habitat at Polar Frontier. Watch her belly-flop, romp and swim with more than 1,000 adoring fans nearby! You can see her in person daily at 9:30 a.m. for approximately one hour. Viewing times are based on her health and well-being and will be expanded as she grows bigger and stronger. For the latest Nora news, visit bit.ly/norapolarbear.
Posted by Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Friday, April 15, 2016
Cox Media Group National Content Desk contributed to this report.