Bawa (BAWA, Bali Animal Welfare Association) Main Office…
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The Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA) is a non-profit organization based in Ubud. Its goals are the rescue, protection, and improvement of animals» lives in Bali.
In the Balinese district of Tabanan, rabies-carrying animals continue to be vaccinated. By mid-July 2025, 43.53% of the 54,000 registered dogs and cats had been vaccinated.
The fauna of Southeast Asia is rich in its diversity of exotic animals and more familiar domestic pets. Even those who have never been to the island probably know about the existence of Bali dogs.
Did you know that foreigners in Indonesia are not allowed to raise funds for animal treatment or organize collections to deliver gifts to an orphanage? For each of these good deeds, you can receive a…
Whether you are planning a short trip to Bali or a major import or export operation, it is essential to understand the regulations governing what you can and cannot bring into and out of Indonesia. Th…
Stories about animal smuggling in Bali seem to be never-ending. For example, late last year, police caught smugglers attempting to steal turtles. This time, offenders tried to bring 7,355 birds onto t…
In Mason Elephant Park (Taro, Gianyar), elephant rides have finally come to an end. The management company officially stopped this practice as of January 25, 2026, following two written warnings and a…
Bali Zoo officially stopped elephant rides from January 1, 2026.
The zoo explains this step by prioritizing animal welfare and shifting to a more 'gentle' format: more time for social interaction and care programs, allowing elephants to move more and behave natural…
Riding elephants is a popular activity in Asia that elephants themselves cannot stand. Bali’s largest 'conservation centers,' Mason Elephant Park & Lodge in Taro, have been suspected of mistreatme…
Sangeh Monkey Forest in Badung (not to be confused with the 'monkey forest' in Ubud) is preparing a new way to 'delve deeper' into the jungle.
The administration plans to add a walking path in the western, sparsely visited part of the nutmeg forest. The route is intended to be laid behind the Pura Pucak Sari temple and lead to the existing t…
