Jersey Zoo trail celebrates arrival of black bears with island-wide art
Trail planned for July
Jersey Zoo has announced a public art trail marking the arrival of Asiatic black bears. The installation is scheduled to launch in July next year. The project is intended to highlight links that support nature, from its largest inhabitants to its smallest. The zoo described public art trails as a way to bring that idea to life.
Earlier trails drew visitors
Previous projects included Go Wild Gorillas and Tortoise Takeover. A zoo representative said they brought enjoyment to Jersey and encouraged people to explore unfamiliar parts of the island.
The trails also prompted visitors to walk different routes and meet new people, the representative said. They added that people created lasting memories through the events.
Auction planned after summer
The sculptures are expected to be sold at a fundraising auction at the end of the summer. No further details about the auction were provided. A separate report said Tortoise Takeover sculptures raised £720,000 for Jersey Zoo at auction in September 2023.
Key points
- Jersey Zoo's Asiatic black bear art trail is planned to launch in July next year.
- The sculptures will highlight connections that sustain the natural world.
- Organisers hope to auction the sculptures for fundraising at summer's end.
- A 2023 auction of Tortoise Takeover sculptures raised £720,000 for Jersey Zoo.