Yorkshire – Birthday party and Christmas greetings

18.12.2021 – Photos by Sheila and Philip Baker

Today Indiana, Tala and Yuma are two years old – or rather two years young. The keepers (rangers) had arranged a birthday party a few days earlier but who cares. The main thing is that our polar bear trojka was properly celebrated!

There was nice cakes and other eatable things for the kids.

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The gifts were, naturally, very much appreciated.

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There were even many interesting parcels and what could be more fun than tear them apart? 🙂

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This birthday bear seems to have claimed lots of the gifts ….

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…. but there was enough for everybear. 🙂

Mama Flocke was the guest of honour on this birthday party.

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No time to entertain the visitors – they can admire our cute boomsies instead! 🙂

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OK! Here’s some karaoke for you! Got any wishes? 🙂

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Our bachelor bears had to enjoy the party from a distance ….

This is Luka in a very white dress.

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Nobby is keeping his fur off-white which seems to be the latest trendy look. He’s a dedicated follower of fashion. (Do you remember this song by the Kinks?)

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Mr Hamish I presume? Might one congratulate you for being a big brother now?

One might – thank you!

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Hamish is dreaming. Maybe he remembers what it was like to be a wee ….

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Sisu really looks happy in this photo which makes me incredibly glad! It’s almost unbelievable that this impressive polar bear was a little boy when I met him for the first time.

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Christmas greetings from Flocke and her kids

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Indy, Tala and Yuma are waiting for Santa Claus. I’m sure he will visit our sweet trio and hopefully bring them some snow!

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The male quartet asked me to make a Christmas card for their fans. Here’s the result.

From the left: Nobby, Hamish, Sisu and Luka

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On behalf of the readers of this magazine I wish all the animals and their keepers in the Yorkshire Wildlife Park a Merry Christmas!

My special Christmas greetings to Sheila and Philip who have made it possible for us to follow all our polar bear friends in Yorkshire during this year.

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