A Polar Bear in Mexico (Español)
 e Morelia Zoo in Mexico.
Polar bears have evolved to occupy a narrow ecological niche, with many body characteristics adapted for cold temperatures, moving across snow, ice, open water, and hunting.
All polar bears have basic physical and physiological requirements. They require very cold climate, large spaces, complex natural terrain, and complexity, choice, and control in their daily lives.
Yupi's life at the Morelia Zoo is deficient in many respects. She spends her time in a tiny and barren enclosure and is forced to live in a tropical climate not at all appropriate for polar bears. The surface of her enclosure is composed entirely of hard concrete, and she has no soft surfaces to walk on or lie in. Additionally, Yupi is locked up in her tiny holding pen for approximately 17 hours each day. This pen is barren, hard, damp, and does not allow in any natural light. Under no circumstances should Yupi be confined in this space for the majority of each day.
The Morelia Zoo claims that Yupi is a valuable asset to their live collection and a showcase animal that is well-liked by members of the public. This seems bizarre considering the very limited viewing opportunities provided to visitors who come to see Yupi.
But there is hope for Yupi. A polar bear rehabilitation centre in northern Ontario is willing to give Yupi a permanant home if the Zoo agrees to let her go. Yupi is still young and can have many good years ahead of her if the Morelia Zoo allows her to be moved to a more appropriate climate and facility that is better suited for polar bears.
Join Zoocheck in our campaign to give Yupi a better life. Click here to find out what you can do to help.
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Zoocheck is approaching organizations and groups, asking for their support in the campaign to transfer Yupi to a more appropriate home in a more suitable climate. Yupi has been living alone in a small, barren concrete enclosure in Mexico's warm climate for far too long.
Yupi needs your support.
The Morelia Zoo, as well as local officials, need to know that moving Yupi to a facility in a more suitable climate is in her best interests. We are asking organizations and groups to join our SIGN-ON letter that will be sent to the Morelia Zoo director, as well as to the Mayor of Morelia and the Governor of Michoacan, Mexico.
If your group or organization would like to add their name to the growing sign-on list, please email your name, your organization's name and your location to Zoocheck here.
Thank you!
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