Visiting the sanctuaries

Visiting Animals Asia’s bear sanctuaries

Animals Asia’s award-winning bear sanctuaries in China and Vietnam aren’t open to the public every day, but we’re always moved by how many of you want to visit the bears you’ve helped rescue. That’s why we offer special guided tours on scheduled Open Days, held twice a month.

As places are limited, we prioritise visits for our current supporters – it’s your donations that make everything we do possible. You’re helping us end bear bile farming and giving rescued bears the peaceful lives they deserve.

If you’d like to secure your chance to visit, support our rescued bears and be a part of their journey to healing.

Tours are conducted in English, Mandarin or Vietnamese. Tour numbers are limited to 20.

Important information

  • Visits are by prior arrangement only and all visits must be confirmed by Animals Asia in advance.
  • Tours can only be held on the Open Days listed below and we can’t accommodate individual requests outside of these dates.
  • While a basic level of fitness is needed to walk around the sanctuaries and view the bears, most areas are also wheelchair accessible. Please check before booking.

Tam Dao bear sanctuary, Vietnam

Time: 9.30am

Morning tours are conducted in English. For Vietnamese tours please email [email protected].

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours

Transport: Our Tam Dao sanctuary is a two-hour drive from Hanoi. Visitors arrange their own transport. Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll send you a map with directions and address of the sanctuary.

Book your visit to Tam Dao sanctuary now

China bear sanctuary – Chengdu

Our bear sanctuary in Chengdu is closed to visitors until further notice, due to sanctuary construction work. This work is vital to maintain the health and safety standards of the sanctuary for our staff and visitors. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience and check back here for any updates.

Bach Ma bear sanctuary, Vietnam

Our second bear sanctuary in Vietnam celebrated its official opening in November 2023. With bears onsite already, our teams are busy refining their best practices in preparation for the rescue of the last bears on bile farms in Vietnam. With its hugely busy rescue schedule fast approaching, our Bach Ma sanctuary will not be open to visitors in the near future. As soon as we have the additional resources to accommodate visits, we’ll let you know on this page.