Libearty Bear Sanctuary
Sanctuarul de Urși Libearty
One of Europe's largest brown bear rescue centres, sheltering more than a hundred rescued bears in a large oak forest. Visits are by guided tour only.
The sanctuary sits in the hills near Zărnești and was founded in 2005 by a local animal welfare organisation. It takes in more than a hundred brown bears rescued from cages used for display, circuses and private keeping, and lets them live in a fenced forest. Visitors may only walk the paths at set times with a guide, who shares the rescue stories of the bears. Sessions must be booked in advance on the official website. For conservation reasons, feeding the bears and making loud noises are not allowed, and the sanctuary is usually closed on Mondays. It is about 30 km from Brașov, so a car or a tour is recommended. It can be combined with Bran Castle and Râșnov Citadel.
Opening hours
Guided tours at fixed times; usually closed Mondays (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Bran Castle
- Râșnov Citadel
- Dino Parc Râșnov
- Poiana Brașov
- Piatra Craiului National Park
- Schei District & St. Nicholas Church
- Catherine's Gate
- White Tower & Black Tower