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Volunteer with Bears in Cambodia

by: Globalteer

5 (1)VerifiedSince 2006

Volunteer at the Bear Rescue Sanctuary, which is committed to the rescue and rehabilitation efforts for bears facing threats like poaching for bile farms, exploitation as pets, traditional medicine, illegal wildlife trade, and profiteering in the tourist industry. They have built 21 forested enclosures on seven hectares of land to provide shelter to Asiatic black bears and sun bears of varying personalities and ages. All the enclosures have climbing frames, lush native vegetation, rocks, various enrichment toys, and pools to ensure that the bears are kept healthy and happy. Several of the bears cannot be reintroduced to the wild because they have been raised as pets or have gone through serious physical abuse. The sanctuary works to provide the bears with the best possible quality of life.

Program Highlights

Get the chance to work in a premier zoological conservation park in Cambodia.

Learn about the country's native animal protection and conservation efforts.

Contribute to enrichment efforts to ensure the bears lead a challenging and interesting life, so stress and boredom can be avoided.

Meet new like-minded friends from around the world.

Learn about the issues surrounding the wildlife trade in Asia.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Rural Areas, Cambodia
Starts At: $600-900
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement: 21+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Environment
  • Veterinary Science
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Nov 20, 2025

Awards

IF Social impact prizeInnovation in Crisis Response Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

5

Total Reviews

1

First time volunteer

August 28, 2018by: Steve Cox - Denmark
5

This was a great experience for me in Cambodia. It was my first time in Asia, so I was a little nervous. The project was really cool, it exceeded my expectations. It was really rewarding work and I hope I made a difference to the wonderful animals. Cambodia was a truly fantastic experience for me, I definitely want to travel more having experienced such a wonderful country.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Cambodia

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Environment
  • Veterinary Science
  • Wildlife

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

21+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Starts At

$600-900

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application

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