He was moved from Highland Wildlife Park to Doncaster’s Yorkshire Wildlife Park, following a recommendation from the European Endangered Species Programme. Hamish’s arrival has been away from the public as the 150-acre park is closed to visitors due to the lockdown. The move took months to plan and involved experienced transport specialists, supported by staff and vets from both parks.
1. A big lad for three
Three-year-old Hamish was moved from Highland Wildlife Park to Doncaster’s Yorkshire Wildlife Park
2. First cub for 25 years
Hamish was first polar bear to be born in the UK for 25 years
3. Time to move home
Hamish is now at the age where he would leave his mother in the wild
4. 400-mile trip
Hamish exploring his new home after a 400-mile trip from northern Scotland to Yorkshire.