Catch a glimpse of the new baby bear at Woburn Safari Park

Visitors to Woburn Safari Park can now enjoy trying to catch a glimpse of the newest North American black bear cub.

The cub was born to Indiana at the end of February and the pair are currently living in an enclosed half-acre pen, so that they can spend some quiet bonding time, away from the other bears.

Where to see the bear cub

The cub has started to venture out of the house so some keen-eyed visitors may have already spotted the latest adorable arrival, as they drive through the bear’s woodland home in the Road Safari.

Like many first-time mothers, Indiana is still finding her feet in her new role, but the cub is continuing to grow in strength each day. Described by keepers as a confident and playful cub, they often see the youngster clambering onto Indiana’s back before taking a ride around their enclosure! Visitors might also be able to see the cub perched on top of its favourite log, as they drive past. 

Both Indiana and the as yet unsexed and unnamed cub are in the best hands with their dedicated team of keepers keeping a close eye on them. Indiana is currently being fed three times a day and although the cub won’t be fully weaned until it is around 6 to 8 months old, keepers have already spotted it snacking away on some food… noting that melon is a firm favourite at the moment!

Indiana can regularly be seen feeding and grooming her cub, and all of the keepers are happy to see her confidence as a mother growing by the day.

Visiting the North American black bears:

Woburn Safari Park is home to eight North American black bears, including the most recent arrival.

Indiana and her young cub are currently living in a secluded pen. The other six bears are still free-roaming within their large 13 acre drive-through reserve in the Kingdom of the Carnivores section of the Road Safari.

The bears love to show off their climbing skills, so make sure you look up into the trees if you can't see them on the ground, as you drive through their home!