The refuge allows the government to enforce existing laws prohibiting the abuse of bears for bile extraction by providing a place for them to be cared for.
[1] The sanctuary is located in Ninh Bình province, in northern Vietnam.
The first phase comprises 3.6 hectares, with four natural, outdoor enclosures, two bear houses, a quarantine area, and a veterinary clinic.
In April 2018, the last two bile bears in the province of Ninh Binh were rescued and transferred to the sanctuary.
Unlike other Four Paws centers, visitors can tour the entire sanctuary.