Doncaster's Yorkshire Wildlife Park is hosting Burns Weekend celebrations to help their new polar bear feel at home

Brodie arrived in December from the Highland Wildlife Park in the Cairngorms to YWP’s Project Polar, where he is holidaying whilst work is being done on his home enclosure.

Brodie’s Burns Weekend will be taking place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January. Visitors can watch the polar bears being fed, enjoy some Scottish snacks and music and learn more about the incredible species.

To celebrate, the park is offering one free entry per transaction with any paid ticket.

Brodie has already been introduced to Nobby, one of the 6 other polar bear boys at the park - the first time he has met another of his species.

He has not yet met his big brother Hamish, who moved from Scotland to Project Polar five years ago.

He will be staying in Yorkshire for six months to a year while his enclosure is being refurbished. Experts from YWP have been assessing Brodie’s behaviour as he gets used to his new surroundings and he will be gradually introduced to the other polars.

Dr Charlotte MacDonald said: “We are looking forward to celebrating Brodie over Burns Weekend and giving him a warm welcome.

“Over the weekend, there will be talks where visitors can learn all about Brodie and the other polar bears through live Q&A sessions, Carnivore Feeds and Polar Bear Ranger Talks.

“There will also be Scottish delicacies, including Scotch Broth, Shortbread Biscuits, Haggis Pie and Neeps & Tatties served at our Wild Café Bistro, the Safari Café and Masai Coffee House.

“Scottish music will be played in the courtyard on entry. It will be a weekend of celebrations to honour our newest arrival.”

All other Ranger talks and Whose Poo? Will go ahead as normal.

Project Polar is a leading centre in the study of polar bears and the mission to save the species that is under threat from disappearing habitat caused by global warming.

The reserve is home to Hamish, Nobby, Luka, Sisu, Indiana and Yuma, who enjoy wide-ranging reserves designed to replicate the Arctic tundra found in North Canada during the summer.

YWP is at the forefront of a series of conservation projects and offers visitors a unique walk-through experience coming almost face-to-face with some of the world’s most beautiful and at-risk species, including Polar Bears, Black Rhinos, Giraffes and African Painted Dogs.

The Yorkshire Wildlife Resort boasts The Hex Wildlife Hotel and The Yorkshire Hive – the shopping, dining and entertainment village.