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  • 1000+

    bears rescued across Asia

  • 340+

    bears currently in care

  • 5

    sanctuaries across Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam

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THE LARGEST BEAR SANCTUARY NETWORK IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

We care for more than 300 rescued bears across Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Because of their past trauma, most will need specialised care and a safe, stable home for up to 30 years.

We’re rescuing more bears every year — and it’s only through your support that we can continue to say yes when a bear is in need.

We’re also working to stop bears being taken from the wild. The future of bears depends not only on those we rescue, but on protecting the forests where they belong.

Together, we can create a future where bears are free from exploitation.

FROM RESCUE TO RECOVERY

From the first day of their rescue to years of dedicated care in the sanctuary, your support helps make every step of a rescued bear's recovery possible.

  • Scotty

  • Phoebe

  • Civit Sabai

Where your donation goes

We’re fighting for a world where bears are no longer exploited for profit, traded as commodities, or taken from the wild.

Every donation supports the full scope of our work — from urgent rescues to lifelong sanctuary care, and protecting wild bear populations across Asia.

Learn how funds are used

Need to donate by phone or post?

  • Australia

    Post: PO Box 1393, Osborne Park DC, Western Australia 6916, Australia

    Call: +61 (08) 9244 1096
    Operating hours: 11am-2pm AWST, Tuesday-Friday

  • United Kingdom

    Post: 628 High Road, South Benfleet, Essex SS7 5SU, UK

    Phone Answering Service: +44 (020) 8938 3624

    Please note: as we do not have a UK office, this number is for an answering service. If you have not heard back from us please email us at contact@freethebears.org or use the contact form above.