For many years, there was no law against keeping brown bears in Kosovo. All privately kept brown bears lived in small cages at restaurants and were used to attract visitors.Take a look at our Pristina trip builder website to schedule your visit to BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
In November 2010, when it became illegal to keep bears privately, FOUR PAWS reacted immediately, offering the government our support in finding a species-appropriate home for these “restaurant bears”. According to the research conducted by our experts, fifteen brown bears were being kept under such miserable conditions in Kosovo at this time.
Thankfully, our negotiations led to quick results; a contract was drawn up, which authorized FOUR PAWS as the only organisation to keep brown bears in Kosovo. An agreement with the capital city, Prishtina, granted us the cost-free utilisation of a 16 hectare forest area.
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BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina reviews
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The Bear Sanctuary is situated in the mountains a short drive from Pristina. It is a modern well kept facility that includes a nice gift shop and a very good restaurant. The bears were active and...
The Bear Sanctuary is situated in the mountains a short drive from Pristina. It is a modern well kept facility that includes a nice gift shop and a very good restaurant. The bears were active and... more »
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One of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I wasn’t expecting the bears to get so close to us which was not only incredible for us but also shows what a fab job four paws have done in giving these...
One of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I wasn’t expecting the bears to get so close to us which was not only incredible for us but also shows what a fab job four paws have done in giving these... more »
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