Polar Bear

In the wild, polar bears heavily depend on sea ice to facilitate their seal hunting expeditions, and in some remarkable instances, they may even target larger prey like whales.

Moreover, the sea ice serves as a preferred location for them to excavate dens for giving birth to their cubs. Nevertheless, during the summer months, when temperatures soar to 26°C in significant portions of the tundra, most polar bears do not reside on the ice throughout the entire year.

Hudson Bay proudly holds the title of “the polar bear capital of the world,” with its average temperature resting at a relatively warm 26°C. To put it in perspective, the average temperature in Suffolk is 22°C, making it a tad cooler by comparison.

Introducing EWA

Our polar bear, Ewa, was rescued from a zoo in Sweden called Orsa Rovdjurspark (Orsa Predator Park).

Orsa Predator Park was established in 1986, with the vision to create an education centre for the large predators of Sweden. As well as polar bears, Orsa Predator Park was home to brown bears, wolves, leopards, lynxes and tigers.

Sadly, Orsa Predator Park closed its gates forever in November 2022 leaving polar bear, Ewa, facing an uncertain future. That’s where we stepped in! Our team has worked closely with experts in polar bear care and behaviour to ensure Ewa’s new home meets the highest standards of welfare.