After a successful campaign and pressure from the NPU, Asiatic black bear ‘Jirka’ was finally removed from the concrete moat at Konopiště Castle on December 18th, 2024, and relocated to a suitable enclosure at Zoo Ostrava.
After a mandatory 30-day quarantine period, he was slowely introduced to the outdoor enclosure and resident monkey group (Grey hulmans – Semnopithecus entellus). Bear Jirka is exploring the large naturalistic enclosure carefully but with visible interest, as can be seen from the following video taken by Zoo Ostrava: