Vietnam bear rescue centre in Tam Dao national park

A sun bear plays inside its sanctuary at the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre in Tam Dao National Park, about 80 kilometers northwest of Hanoi, Vietnam, 12 June 2026. The center, which is operated by the international organization Animals Asia, is home to over 160 bears rescued from the bile farming industry. There are still around 150 bears being kept in captivity at private households across Vietnam, according to Animals Asia Foundation.