Asiatic black bear lying on side, face forward, with a leaf dangling from his mouth

Bears | China

Early summer awakening at the China bear sanctuary

As the days grow longer and the air fills with the sweet scent of blossoms, our bears are embracing the joys of early summer!  

After a long winter’s rest, they’re lively, curious, and soaking up the sunshine.

Asiatic black bear with pink leaf in mouth looking at camera, green plants in front and pillar behind him.
Asiatic black bear in the sunshine, under a log swing crossbeam, resting his chin on the swing, with trees in the background.
Asiatic black bear resting his chin on top of a pillar, sleeping in the sun.

New life, new energy

The forest around our sanctuary is bursting with life – fresh greens, buzzing bees, and the cheerful songs of birds.

Our bears are loving it!

Large, rounded Asiatic black bear in green grass, looking directly into camera
Smiling Asiatic black bear sitting up and leaning with one forepaw on pillar in front of him, with wooden ladder behind him.
Asiatic black bears playing together, one standing upright looking at the other on top of a structure, top bear leaning down towards standing bear.

You’ll spot them digging for tasty roots, splashing in pools, and exploring every corner of their enclosure.

Aisiatic black bear with scraggly ears, in water looking at the camera, green plants in the background.
Francis cools off in the pool

Early summer is a time of renewal, and seeing them thrive fills our hearts with happiness.