Agra Bear Rescue Facility

Back in the 1990s as you entered Agra from Delhi, you would pass dancing bears on the highway. Their keepers kept them chained and forced them to dance so they could raise money from tourists who took their photos. But in 1999, Wildlife SOS and the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department founded the Agra Bear Rescue Facility. Since then they have rescued more than 250 bears and found alternate jobs for their former trainers. The facility is about a 40-minute drive from Agra and visitors can take a special guided tour to learn about the bears. Note: The facility is within the Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary and requires a park entrance fee. Visits by appointment only, contact Indagare's Bookings Team to arrange.