The centre in Bach Ma covers an area of 12.5 hectares. Phase 1, which began operation in October 2023, completed a veterinary hospital, a 30-day quarantine area, bear houses and four semi-natural enclosures, rescuing 19 bears. However, five of them died due to diseases carried over from the farms. The remaining 14 bears are now being carefully cared for, contrast to their frail condition when they first arrived. All were voluntarily handed over by citizens.
Phase 2, with funding of more than 13.4 billion VND from Animals Asia, will build a visitor centre, exhibition and extracurricular learning spaces, accommodation for staff, veterinarians and caretakers, along with supporting facilities. Once completed, the centre will become a modern rescue facility and a model centre for nature conservation education in the central region.
To date, the total number of bears rescued in Viet Nam has reached 290, including eight individuals voluntarily handed over by households in 2025 alone.
These results demonstrate social consensus, while affirming Viet Nam’s strong determination in wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection.
Leaders from ministries, sectors, local authorities and representatives of Animals Asia at the ground-breaking ceremony.
The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Department of Forestry and Forest Protection, leaders of Bach Ma National Park, relevant agencies and the Hue City administration, along with Animals Asia, reflecting the close cooperation between the Government and international organisations in protecting Viet Nam’s precious bears.
