In 1969 the Rostock zoo opened a polar bear exhibit, which was then considered as one of the most modern bear exhibits. Soon later Rostock zoo was able to present regular breeding successes among there polar bears. It is due to these successful polar bear breeding that the Rostock zoo has chosen the polar bear as its logo and holds the international polar bear studbook since many years. The project 'Polarium' was opened in September 2018, in time for the 800-year town jubilee of the Baltic city of Rostock. The polar bears have lots of space in their compounds to play and romp around, to swim and dive, to rest and find seclusion, and much more: 3,600 square metres with more than 400 square metres of water area are available to the animals. The compound’s design is based on Hudson Bay. The Polarium is the home for three young polar bears: Akiak, Noria and Sizzel.
Thanks a lot Corinna! I hope to visit them one day!
Date: Dec 19
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