The bears of Libearty sanctuary
Our partner bear sanctuary in Romania provides 122 formerly abused bears with a peaceful life. Get to know the bears that call this place home.
Halewood
Halewood was rescued from a zoo after spending 11 years behind bars in a tiny cage. She now enjoys the expansive grounds of the sanctuary and the company of other bears.
Tariku
Along with his brothers, Lucas and Koda, these three bears spent 7 years behind the rusty bars of a zoo cage. All three brothers were rescued, and now spend their days wrestling and exploring the sanctuary.
Roxana
Roxana was rescued from a life of captivity at a zoo. She was bullied by the other bears, so she was kept in isolation. She now is able to explore, play, and forage in the peaceful forest of the sanctuary.
Bolik
Bolik endured a tragic 15-year confinement in a tiny cage at a tourist resort in the Ukraine. He had never seen another bear, or even stepped on grass, before his rescue. He is now living the dream at Libearty sanctuary.
Maxie
Maxie arrived at the sanctuary after enduring weeks of hunger and abuse. She was severely underweight, weak, and dehydrated. Now, she is happy and healthy, climbing trees and socializing with other bears.
Marta
Marta was rescued after spending more than 38 years in captivity. Despite her rough start, Marta adapted quickly to her new home at the sanctuary. She is finally enjoying her new life with the company of her bear friends.
