Outlander actor Steven Cree opens bear sanctuary in Armenia; three rescued Syrian brown bears move from filthy cages to spacious habitats
- PC: IAROutlander actor Steven Cree has opened the first phase of a new bear sanctuary in Armenia, giving rescued Syrian brown bears larger and more enriched habitats.
- Three bears, Aram, Nairi and Lola, have already moved into the sanctuary after being rescued from filthy cages at a Yerevan backyard in 2025.
- Developed by International Animal Rescue and Armenia’s Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets, the facility aims to provide long-term care for bears that cannot safely return to the wild.
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- PC: IAROutlander actor Steven Cree has opened the first phase of a new bear sanctuary in Armenia, giving rescued Syrian brown bears larger and more enriched habitats.
- Three bears, Aram, Nairi and Lola, have already moved into the sanctuary after being rescued from filthy cages at a Yerevan backyard in 2025.
- Developed by International Animal Rescue and Armenia’s Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets, the facility aims to provide long-term care for bears that cannot safely return to the wild.
Sources: Times of India