First time I've ever seen a Polar Bear. Chester lost theirs the year I was born (1991). It was wonderful to see, as it was the 2nd animal of my 'most want to see list.'
First time I\'ve ever seen a Polar Bear. Chester lost theirs the year I was born (1991). It was wonderful to see, as it was the 2nd animal of my \'most want to see list.\'
I think she had from what I remember, it certainly does look as if she had. I was extremely impressed by the enclosure, it was alot more natural than alot of the 'polar' exhibits that are seen in the world-class zoos (though I can't comment on how good these are, since Mercedes is the only Polar bear I have seen).
I I was extremely impressed by the enclosure, it was alot more natural than alot of the 'polar' exhibits that are seen in the world-class zoos (though I can't comment on how good these are, since Mercedes is the only Polar bear I have seen).
I would rate SPACE as the most important factor for Polar(and other) Bears. So this Highland enclosure would win(though I haven't seen it) in my opinion on that score alone over other polar bear exhibits which try to replicate natural habitat- unless they were similar sized.
I would rate SPACE as the most important factor for Polar(and other) Bears. So this Highland enclosure would win(though I haven't seen it) in my opinion on that score alone over other polar bear exhibits which try to replicate natural habitat- unless they were similar sized.
Good point . I think the Highlands exhibit is 4? acres, but not 100% sure. Also (I don't know where abouts) but I read about a European Polar Bear exhibit that was much larger than this, with a massive lake etc. Like I say though, I couldn't say where abouts it is.
