Since it was operational in March 2019, the sanctuary welcomed 2,500 visitors, including 2,000 international holiday-makers.

The centre has a total area of 10ha, able to accommodate about 100 bears in a suitable semi-natural habitat.

A bear cared for at sanctuary.

It has cared for a total of 29 bears which used to be kept in captivity and illegally traded to harvest their bile.

The sanctuary has also organised activities to help raise public awareness of bio-diversity conservation and environmental protection.

This facility is expected to contribute to improving animal welfare, especially for bears, and providing a safe semi-natural habitat for them to recover their natural behaviours, thus helping to end bear farming for bile and protect bears in the wild.

Vietnam’s northwest region: A wild and charming retreat for travel lovers

Vietnam’s northwest region has long been an attractive destination for travel lovers as they are welcomed by rolling hills, dense forests, and magnificent waterfalls. Anyone who sets foot in the land is awed by its wild and charming beauty.

Wild Ganh Yen

Through millions of years of geological formation, sedimentary rocks piled on top of one another, creating an arc around the coast, forming the Ganh Yen (Quang Ngai) landscape. Over the years, Ganh Yen has kept its beauty – a pure beauty by the sea.

Joint efforts called for to protect last wild elephants in Vietnam

No single country or individual could put an end to illegal wildlife trade, but joint international efforts should be made to prevent wildlife crimes and protect the elephant species in the centuries ahead, US Ambassador to Vietnam, Ted Osius, has said.

Inside Southeast Asia's largest bear rescue center

The Vietnam Bear Rescue Center in the northern province of Vinh Phuc provides a semi-wild environment for bears that get a second chance.

Half marathon calls for end to bear farming

The 11th annual Hanoi Half Marathon returned to the capital city on December 10 with the theme “Run for Bears – End Bear Farming”, attracting hundreds of runners from 43 countries.

Source: VNA