The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is the world’s largest carnivorous land mammal and is found in the Arctic region. It’s certainly a giant, with adult males weighing up to 680 kilograms and measuring about 10 feet (3 meters) in length.

Project Polar at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is home to the largest collection of Polar Bears in England! Our world-class habitats are currently home to six wonderful Polar Bears: 'The Boys' Nobby, Hamish, Luka, Indiana, Yuma & Sisu who can be found at the 10-acre reserve.

Our four beautiful polar bears are called Ewa, Flocke, Tala and Hope and live in a reserve that meets the highest standards of welfare, features grassy plains, lakes fed from natural springs and a large area of woodland.

2022年11月16日 · There are four polar bears here at Highland Wildlife Park – Walker, Arktos, Victoria and her cub, Brodie, who was born in December 2021. Walker was born in December 2008 and while Arktos was born in November 2007. Victoria, the UK’s only female polar bear, was born in December 1996.

2017年12月18日 · Covering 40,500 square metres (10 acres) and divided into two main sections, the reserve is designed to replicate the Arctic tundra and includes raised areas, caves, rock covered terrain planted with pines, silver birch, blueberries, heathers and wild flowers.

2025年1月13日 · Polar bears, once nearly absent from the United Kingdom, are making a surprising comeback. From Jimmy’s Farm in Suffolk to wildlife parks across the country, these majestic Arctic predators are capturing public attention and sparking debates about their place in …

2022年10月6日 · Polar bears in the United Kingdom. There are 12 polar bears incarcerated in zoos within the UK - 8 are housed at Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP) in Yorkshire, and 4 individuals at Highland Wildlife Park (HWP) in Scotland.

Polar bears are designed to survive in the harshest of environments and they keep warm thanks to two layers of thick fur and nearly 10cm of blubber under the skin. They are the largest carnivores that live on land and they can weigh up to a humongous 680kg.

2024年11月4日 · By the turn of the century, just one polar bear remained in Britain. Now, however, the polar bears are back. In the last year, Jimmy’s Farm, the farm and wildlife park run by farmer, conservationist and TV presenter Jimmy Doherty, has taken in four. A further 12 bears live in three other British parks.

2022年7月4日 · Now two young Polar Bears have had a change of scene moving from their family group and are exploring their stunning new home at Project Polar at the award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park.