[2] The Bear Sanctuary Prishtina was founded in 2013 by Four Paws in collaboration with KFOR, the Municipality of Pristina, and the Ministry of Environment in Kosovo.

After rescuing several bears in the spring of 2013, the sanctuary officially opened for visitors in May 2013.

[5] The sanctuary features youth activities like a maze, playground, and treasure hunt, alongside a vegetarian-friendly restaurant.

[6] In 2022, a lion named Gjon was rescued from a local restaurant where it had been kept to entertain customers.

[6] The sanctuary faces challenges due to Kosovo's unrecognized status, which prevents participation in international agreements like CITES.