The world’s largest Brown Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti, Romania
Have you ever wondered what the most beautiful virgin European forests would look like without a brown bear reservation?
What if we told you there is a place where you can take pictures of real bears with their cubs up-close, and watch them eat and go about their day from only a few steps away, without the fear of getting attacked?
Well, as unbelievable as that sounds, that is what you will fiind at the Libearty Bear Sancturary in Zarnesti, the biggest brown bear sanctuary in the world and one of the most sought-after natural tourist attractions in Romania, as thousands of people around the globe come here year-round.
Even if bears are not your favorite animals, there is something undeniably adorable about the way they splash around in the water, play and tumble about without a care in the world, whether you are watching them from the overhead bridge, or the underground bunker that extends all the way to the center of the pen…
Naturally, the Bear Sanctuary is an important Romanian tourist attraction not just for its entertainment value. It originated as a project to save bears in captivity that were mistreated, born out of the love and concern for an animal that has been declared a protected species by the Berna Convention.
The brown bear reserve in Zarnesti stretches across 170 acres of oak forest, providing a safe habitat for bears that had been living in terrible conditions. The project is not limited to Romania, as some bears were brought over from Albania, Georgia and even Texas, which is why we think it is a must-see for anyone who takes a trip to Romania.
You will learn many interesting facts and stories about the bears living here, and you will get to know each of them, because yes, they all have names. With this private trip, you will have an authentic “safari” experience, and you will have countless amazing photos to show your friends and loved ones at home.
Mike Baker, the former chief executive of the World Animal Protection organization has stated that the sanctuary “is a world leader, there is nothing like it in Europe or in the world”, one more reason, if you needed any more convincing, that visiting the Bear Sanctuary is a once in a lifetime experience.
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