Парк за танцуващи мечки, Bear sanctuary in Belitsa, Bulgaria.
Located at an altitude of 1200 meters in the Rila Mountains, this 12-hectare sanctuary provides rehabilitation for rescued bears in natural forest surroundings.
The park opened on November 17, 2000, as a joint initiative between Four Paws Foundation, Brigitte Bardot Foundation, and Belitsa Municipality to protect mistreated bears.
The establishment marks a turning point in Bulgarian animal welfare, ending the centuries-old practice of keeping bears for street entertainment performances.
Visitors can join 30-minute guided tours starting every half hour, with adult tickets priced at 10 leva and children's tickets at 3 leva.
The sanctuary houses over 20 brown bears, each with individual living spaces where they can rediscover natural behaviors like digging dens and foraging.
Location: Belitsa
Inception: 2000
Official opening: November 17, 2000
Elevation above the sea: 1,200 m
GPS coordinates: 42.02945,23.57636
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:38
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