One year of Ewa at Jimmy's Farm in Wherstead near Ipswich

Eighteen-year-old Ewa moved to Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park in Wherstead, near Ipswich, one year ago on Thursday.

She came from Orsa Predator Park in Sweden and the process to get her to the county began two years ago.

Ewa when she first moved to Suffolk (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Jimmy's Farm owner Jimmy Doherty saw that the park in Sweden was going to close and be turned into a leisure facility.

Thus began the process of trying to save Ewa and bring her to Europe's largest polar bear reserve.

She was unveiled to the public at Jimmy's Farm on October 21 last year, having arrived a few weeks earlier.

Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park (Image: Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park)

Jimmy Doherty, owner of Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Mr Doherty said: "Ewa has settled in wonderfully to her forever home, Europe’s largest polar bear reserve, over the past year. 

"She has adapted well to her environment, displaying a natural curiosity and playful behaviour, especially in the woodland, which has quickly made her a favourite among our visitors.

"Since she arrived she has now been joined by three other female polar bears meaning we’re proudly home to the largest collection of female bears in the UK.

Ewa going for a swim (Image: Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park)

"It's been heart-warming to see how much joy Ewa and her friends bring to those who come to see her, with many guests returning just to catch a glimpse of her. 

"Her presence here has been a fantastic addition to the Park, and we’re excited to watch her continue to thrive in Suffolk."

Not only has the park brought four polar bears to Suffolk, it has also saved one brown bear, Diego, who also lived at Orsa Predator Park.

Ewa in Suffolk (Image: Charlotte Bond)