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.


. A big lad for three
Three-year-old Hamish was moved from Highland Wildlife Park to Doncaster’s Yorkshire Wildlife Park



. 400-mile trip
Hamish exploring his new home after a 400-mile trip from northern Scotland to Yorkshire.

9. Lockdown
Hamish’s arrival has been away from the public as the 150-acre park is closed to visitors due to the lockdown.

10. Ambassador
Matt Hartley, head of animals at the park, said he hopes Hamish will be an ambassador for wild polar bears and boost the campaign to preserve their melting habitats.
