Art trail celebrates arrival of black bears at zoo

Jersey Zoo is planning an island-wide art trail to celebrate the arrival of Asiatic black bears at the zoo in 2027. The project aims to connect the bears with the smaller creatures and natural systems that support wildlife, while encouraging people to explore Jersey and engage with conservation.

Launching in July next year, the trail will feature bear and bee sculptures placed in wild, coastal and urban locations. Artists, schools and community groups will be invited to contribute designs, and the sculptures are expected to be auctioned at summer’s end to raise funds. A previous trail of 54 tortoise sculptures raised £720,000 for a new tropical house.