Park for dancing bears

The park for dancing bears near Belitsa is one of the most unusual and inspiring places for ecotourism in Bulgaria. It is a humane bear protection project, supported by the foundation of the French actress Brigitte Bardot, which gives a second chance at life to animals held in captivity for many years.

Main features of the park

• Location and areaA: The park is located at 1 345 m above sea level, not far from the town of Belitsa, and covers an impressive area of 120 hectares. Its outer boundary is over 3 km long.
• InhabitantsA: There are more than 20 bears living here, including several "foreigners" who came from Serbia and Albania. The animals are divided into 7 zones according to their character and their relationships with each other - some are friendly and curious, others more solitary and reserved.
• InfrastructureA: The park has two information centres and a specialised medical centre for animals. In the information rooms, visitors can watch films and hear the stories of each bear.
• ObservationA: Meeting bears is completely safe and extremely interesting - each animal has its own character and habits that will impress you.

Practical information for visitors

Visiting the Dancing Bear Park is Paidand the proceeds support the maintenance and care of the animals.

• Working hours:
  • April - June: 12:00 - 18:00
  • July - August: 10:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 18:00.
  • September - November: 12:00 - 18:00
• Reservations: For group visits, a prior reservation is required at tel. 0882 44 13 77 or 0888 926 969.

Why visit the park?

A trip to the Dancing Bear Park is both an exciting and educational experience. It gives you the opportunity to learn more about wildlife, conservation efforts and to see these magnificent animals up close in conditions close to their natural habitat.