A reserve located in an incredible setting
Nestled in the heart of a splendid landscape, Animal Sanctuary Laos is located 130Km from the capital of Laos — Vientiane. Located on the shores of Tha Heua, a fishing village in the middle of the mountains, the reserve is in the middle of an exceptional setting and environment. Built for animals by a team of enthusiasts, each part of the sanctuary has been designed and thought for its residents. As you walk through this exceptional place, you will discover a string of islands and islets, one of which is entirely dedicated to the monkeys that have been taken in. In another space, you can also approach the aviary adapted for owls or the park entirely reserved for the Asian Black Bear and its mascot, Bouba.
Animal Sanctuary Laos is obviously a showcase for animals but it is also an incredible place of biodiversity and responsible culture. The fierce will of the founder, Christophe, has been to develop food plantations useful to the sanctuary’s residents. Various fruit trees, banana plantations and medicinal plants are used on a daily basis and provide local, quality food for all the animals.






Islands and islets, true reserves of biodiversity
The reserve is located on the shores of Nam Ngum Lake, a unique place in the world that is still unexplored and truly authentic. It benefits from a unique setting and offers beautiful surprises and unforgettable feelings to all travelers. Located 90km north of Vientiane, Nam Ngum Lake, an artificial lake created in 1970 following the construction of an electric dam, gives visitors and nature lovers an unforgettable experience.
This lake is indeed characterized by the presence of many islands and islets that constitute a space where wildlife and wild flora flourish. Animals such as macaques or Asian leopards enjoy large and rich spaces where they can go in peace.
An environmental, cultural & human wealth to discover
Located between mountain and forest, the reserve has a multitude of natural and human treasures to discover. Along the various roads on the outskirts of the sanctuary, you can see typical villages with notably the Hmong, a people mainly constituted of itinerant mountain farmers and cattle breeders who are now tending to settle down. In the immediate vicinity of the reserve you can also discover splendid panoramas but also waterfalls and unusual cliffs at Vang Sang in which were carved representations of Buddha.
Vang Vieng is located halfway between Luang Prabang and the Laotian capital. Many walking, motorized or water sports routes are possible (for example, by going down the Nam Song River with a boat). You will be able to admire the old city, the karst formations or visit many caves and bathe there. For example, you shouldn’t miss the blue lagoon right next to Vang Vieng. Very nice for swimming lovers and for those who enjoy thrills, do not hesitate to try the vertiginous zip lines.







Whether it is at the aptly named blue lagoon in Vang Vieng or along the Nam Song River, there are many opportunities to discover and marvel.
The Hmong people
A unique place to Discover Feel Explore Relax Learn
In this unique reserve, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the very heart of the project. Accompanied by the teams, you will be able to participate in the daily tasks, discover the animals and the work of the caretakers. You will discover that these animals that you see in television reports are sensitive and incredibly endearing beings. True friendships are sometimes formed between visitors and residents. When we leave Animal Sanctuary Laos, we feel light-hearted to have experienced such moments of sharing and closeness… Taking care of others is taking care of ourselves.
“Taking care of others is taking care of oneself, devoting oneself to them, and to leave one’s own concerns aside for the benefit of others, in order to give them what they need.”
Discover more
Our ethics & values guide our actions. The sanctuary team operates without any financial interests & sincerely upholds altruistic commitments
A stay in total immersion to discover the animals of the sanctuary, Laos, its culture and its local population. A unique experience, far from the beaten track.
Our actions have a genuine impact on animals & nature in Laos. Our ambitious & altruistic missions are helping change the lives of many animals.