Events
Free the Bears has, and always will, rely on the kindness and generosity of donors. We've watched so many wonderful people join the Free the Bears family and raise funds to help rescue and care for bears. As our founder Mary Hutton has shown us, we all have the power to make a difference. Thank you to everyone for your efforts.
If you're interested in either fund raising or becoming more involved with the Free the Bears family or have a question about an upcoming event, please email our Perth office or contact the relevant support group listed below or create your own fundraiser.
SUPPORT GROUPS
- Western Australia Facebook group or click here to email
- South Australia Facebook group or click here to email
- Albany, Western Australia or click here to email
- Victoria Facebook group or click here to email
- New South Wales Facebook group or click here to email
- Tasmania Facebook group or click here to email
- Queensland Facebook group
- United Kingdom Facebook group or click here to email
If you have trouble emailing with the link, please use our CONTACT FORM by clicking here.
Or contact Head Office on 08 9244 1096.
ALBANY, 30th Anniversary luncheon with CEO Matt Hunt, Wednesday March 26th, 12:15pm
Free the Bears 30th Anniversary: Buffet Luncheon
Meet CEO Matt Hunt on his first visit to Albany. Hear about the remarkable achievements over 3 decades!
Enjoy a delicious variety of foods, including main dishes & desserts. Veg & gluten free options.
Date: Wed 26 March 2025
Time: 12.15pm
Venue: Princess Royal Sailing Club, Chipana Dr, Little Grove, Albany
Cost: $30
Booking: Email albsupport@freethebears.org
Or buy tickets from Albany Travel & Cruise, Lower York St, Albany (cash please)
Help raise funds to care for hundreds of rescued bears!
WESTERN AUSTRALIA, Easter Raffle, WA only until April 15
Bear-illiant chance to win prizes this Easter! Each $5 ticket feeds a bear for 1 day.
BUY TICKETS HERE: rafflelink.com.au/ftbeaster2025
1st Prize: Easter Mega Hamper (value $300)
2nd Prize: Easter Gourmet Hamper (value $200)
3rd Prize: Easter Shopping Spree - Bunnings vouchers (value $100)
Get your raffle tickets now, and help feed and care for bears!
WA only. Raffle ends 15 April, drawn 16 April 2025. 
WORLDWIDE, Night In A Cage 2025, Personal Challenge Fundraiser, Anytime (but many will spend a Night In A Cage on Saturday May 10th)
Our annual Night In A Cage event is back! This fun event is for YOU, kind animal lovers of the world who want to help make a difference by raising awareness and funds to rescue bears suffering in cages.
Every year we have around 50-60 people join Night In A Cage. This special year, as Free the Bears celebrates 30 years helping bears as well as record numbers of rescues, we're hoping to have record numbers of supporters join Night In A Cage. Many will spend a Night In A Cage on Saturday May 10th 2025, so you have plenty of time to prepare, although you can do it on any night you choose.
No matter what your age or ability, anyone can join Night In A Cage (bear lovers aged from 9 to 90 have participated). It's easy to join, just register, share your page and spend a night in your 'cage'. The 'cage' can be anything - a cardboard box, a tent, even blankets! You'll only spend a night, but you'll be helping rescue bears that have spent years in cages. You'll be surprised how many friends & family will respect your efforts & want to support you, even with a message of support if they are unable to donate.
We realise Night In A Cage isn't for everyone, however, it really is a fun & easy way for YOU to make a difference - we encourage you to learn more & please consider joining, this is a major fundraising event for Free the Bears each year, everyone who joins loves the event & feels a real sense of 'Free the Bears family'. Learn more & SIGN UP TODAY here: https://night-in-a-cage-2025.raiselysite.com
Our founder, Perth grandmother Dr Mary Hutton OAM, has shown us that we all have the power to make a difference. 2024 was a record year for rescues for Free the Bears with 34 bears rescued, including the world's largest orphaned bear cub rescue. It's only with your help that more bears can be rescued. Please help make a difference & join Night In A Cage. Mary has spent a Night In A Cage the past 5 years and will do so again in 2025 - if Mary can do it, you can too! If you'd like to sponsor Mary's 2025 Night In A Cage: https://night-in-a-cage-2025.raiselysite.com/mary-hutton