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No bear should live like this

The bears are in desperate need of veterinary care, nutritious food, and gentle, patient care to help them recover from years trapped in these conditions.

They deserve a safe forested home, but the cost of caring for these bears at the sanctuary will continue for the rest of their life, which could be 30+ years.

Please help us give them the care they need after everything they have endured.

  • Transport

    these bears safely from this facility, to their new sanctuary home.

  • Provide veterinary care

    to bears who have suffered immense physical and psychological trauma.

  • Provide nutritious food

    for bears to recover and thrive.

  • Enrich their lives

    with a safe forest enclosure, swimming pools, climbing towers, caves, expert care and more.

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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.

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 rescue and care of these 27 bears, providing them a safe sanctuary home, nutritious food, veterinary care, and more.

Learn how funds are used

  • 1000+

    bears rescued across Asia

  • 340+

    bears currently in care

  • 5

    sanctuaries across Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam

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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.