NAPA HAS FINALLY ARRIVED
After about 1400 km, 28 hours and a gondola ride it is done
From Serbia to Arosa
After about 1400km, 28 hours and a gondola ride, it's done: Napa has arrived at the Arosa Bear Sanctaury. Especially from the arrival in Arosa there were of course some challenges to master. "The transport cage with Napa inside weighs around 550kg. Transporting it from the bear ambulance to the gondola was a logistical masterpiece. I am very happy that everything went so well and that Napa has finally arrived at its final home", said Carsten Hertwig, FOUR PAWS bear expert.
Grand opening from 3 to 5 August
The official opening of the Arosa Bear Sanctuary took place on Friday 3 August with Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard and other invited guests. On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August, the gates of Switzerland's first Bear Conservation Centre were officially opened to all visitors during two days of "open doors".
Impressions of the transfer
Monday, 2 July 2018: Napa at the Palic Zoo in Serbia
Tuesday, 3 July 2018: Napa undergoes medical examination before the long transfer
Wednesday, 4 July 2018: After over 1400km in the bear ambulance, arrival in Arosa
Transport to the middle station of the Weisshorn cable car.
With the tyre loader to the Arosa Bear Sanctuary.
Napa's new home, the Arosa Bear Sanctuary.
Getting used in the temporary indoor enclosure.
On 26 July 2018 the active Napa was released into its outdoor enclosure.
Curious Napa explored his new home.