Visit us on the 27th, 28th and 29th February and head to our Marquee where we will have our conservation station, and you can learn even more about our bears and Polar Bear Day!

International Polar Bear Day, is celebrated annually on February 27th to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on their Arctic sea ice habitat. The day focuses on protecting denning families.

Right now, polar bear mums and their newborn cubs are snuggled together in snow dens across the Arctic. 

Denning is the most vulnerable time in a polar bear’s life. And in a warming Arctic, where polar bears face enormous challenges, the survival of every single cub is critically important.

Polar bear cubs are born in winter dens hidden under the snow. At birth, they are blind, weigh little more than one pound, and have only a light layer of fur to protect them from the cold. Families remain in the den until spring when the cubs are finally large enough to survive the rigors of outside Arctic conditions.

Keeping mums and cubs safe while also addressing climate warming is a critical part of our work on behalf of polar bears, and your support can make a real difference.