Year of birth: 2020

History:

On 11 February 2026, shortly after receiving our bear cub, Manja, we welcomed another new arrival to BSBCC - a sub-adult sun bear named Wira.

At around six years old, Wira arrived from Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, physically healthy and alert. His journey into captivity began on 3 November 2023, when he was first rescued. Beyond that date, little information is known about his origin or what he experienced before human intervention. Due to limited holding space at the centre, we were only able to accommodate Wira several years after his initial rescue.

As Wira entered his new surroundings, it was clear that everything felt overwhelming. The unfamiliar smells, sounds, and faces left him on edge. He is still uncertain whether he can trust his new keepers. At times, he barks - not out of aggression, but out of fear and uncertainty.