EUROPE’S LARGEST POLAR BEAR RESERVE
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
EUROPE’S LARGEST POLAR BEAR RESERVE
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
The Lost Lands of the Tundra
Open 7 days a week
Our world-class Tundra reserve is home to our four extraordinary polar bears as well as other species from the Tundra region.
The reserve, which was built with Born Free’s report in mind, and world experts in polar bear care and behaviour to ensure the reserve meets the highest standards of welfare, features grassy plains, lakes fed from natural springs and a large area of woodland.
The reserve was specifically designed to reflect the habitat of the Arctic Tundra commonly found in North Canada during Spring and Summer months.
Tundra lands are one of Earth’s coldest, harshest biomes. The lands are frost moulded landscapes with extremely low temperatures in winter, little precipitation, poor nutrients and a short growing season.
Due to climate change, this is now one of the most vulnerable habitats on planet earth.
Polar Bears
The Lost Lands of Tundra
Our four beautiful polar bears are called Ewa, Flocke, Tala and Hope.
Ewa and Hope were companions at a zoo in Sweden called Orsa Rovdjurspark (Orsa Predator Park) which had to close in 2022. Ewa joined us direct from Orsa, whereas Hope has rejoined Ewa after staying at Peak Wildlife Park. Read more about Hope’s arrival.
Flocke and Tala have joined Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, from Yorkshire Wildlife Park, as part of the EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria ) Ex-situ Programme whose aim is conserving and safeguarding healthy populations of threatened species and animals in captivity. Read more about Flocke & Tala’s arrival.
Also check out our Polar Bear FAQs.
Arctic Wolves
The Lost Lands of Tundra
Our pack of twelve Arctic Wolves, including a recently born pup called Neville.
These remarkable animals have adapted to one of the harshest environments on Earth, and their resilience and beauty have captivated the imagination of people around the world.
Discover how these elusive predators thrive in a world of ice and snow, and gain a deeper appreciation for the awe-inspiring nature of the Arctic wilderness.
Arctic Foxes
The Lost Lands of Tundra
Arctic foxes are native to most of the Arctic Islands and many in the Bering Sea. They are well adapted for life at sub-zero temperatures.
Their dense, woolly fur coat enables them to endure temperatures as frigid as -50°C.
Furthermore, they exhibit fur-covered foot soles and enhanced blood circulation in their paw pads to guard against freezing.
Their petite, well-furred ears and abbreviated noses also aid in minimizing heat loss.
Reindeer
The Lost Lands of Tundra
Reindeer are found to the north in the arctic and subarctic regions.
They are well designed for life in extreme temperatures with a thick, double layered coat to keep them warm. They are constantly on the move covering huge distances up to 3,000 miles in a year.
Here at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park we now have four reindeer! Our male, Dolph, and our females Rowan & Maple and the young calf born at JFWP, Bramble.
