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.
At Bali Airport, a Russian citizen was detained in a case involving attempts to smuggle 202 animals out of Indonesia without the necessary documents. The cargo was planned to be sent to Russia.
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.
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.
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…
A pygmy sperm whale first appeared on the shores of Temples Beach on the evening of January 26. It was alive but severely weakened, located at the water’s edge and barely moving. Local residents who f…
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…
At Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, health and quarantine measures have been intensified following reports of new Nipah virus cases abroad. Arrival areas are being monitored “strictly and met…
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…
