Polar bears in Orsa – Please, don’t let us down!

21.7.2022 – Photos by Krister Nässén

As you already know there are plans to close down the Orsa Predator Park. Many animal friends are trying to rescue the park but the odds are not looking very promising. I’m personally furious about the lack of interest by the Swedish media with the exception of the local papers. There’s no interest whatsoever when an unique animal park is threatened. Shame on you, Swedish media. And even more shame on you, Grönklitt for not even trying to find a better solution!

However, we mustn’t loose our hope! You can read more about the ‘rescue team’s’ efforts on the team’s homepage and in Facebook. You’ll find the links in the end of this article.

Luckily the polar bears in this wonderful park are unaware of their uncertain future. When Krister Nässén visited the park he could take fantastic photos of our white fluffy friends.

There are big rocks in the lake that look like small islands. This is Ewa chilling in the water between two ‘islands’.

It’s been some very hot Summer days in Orsa just like in almost everywhere in Europe. Ewa knows how to stay chilled and be cool.

Miki joined her mama and both bears seem to be happy in the wet element.

How are you my child?

Dear mama, I’m OK and I love you! Here’s a little kiss on your cheek.

Some rough but at the same time gentle hugging was on the schedule, too. 🙂

Hope and her twins Nanook and Noori are in good health and doing fine.

I’m not sure which one of the girls this is but she sure is cute!

The white bucket looks like a big ice block – maybe that’s why it was the favourite toy on this hot day.

Hmm, it doesn’t taste so good ….

… but it certainly helps me to make big splashs 🙂

Nanook and Noori playing together so mama Hope can have some quality time for herself. I guess the twin mama appreciates it. Raising two lively kids is energy consuming!

There are big green areas for the polar bears in this park and there are two big ponds (I would like to call them small lakes!) where the polar bears can swim and dive when they feel like it. A paradise in the Summer and even more in the Winter when the snow covers the fields and the lakes freeze.

My heart is bleading when I think these lovely bears may have to leave their home.