After 25 years of tireless work, we are closer than ever to ending bear bile farming in Vietnam. Hundreds of bears have already been rescued. Two world-class sanctuaries now stand ready to welcome the ...

Everyone at Animals Asia is heartbroken to learn that our dear friend Dr Jane Goodall DBE has passed away. Our thoughts are with her family and those closest to her, who have lost a dear and loving ...

We’re delighted to share that another precious moon bear has arrived at our sanctuary in Vietnam’s Bach Ma National Park. Misa, a female Asiatic black bear who has spent over 25 years in captivity, ...

Three moon bears, now named Ocean, Rain and River have been safely rescued to begin a new chapter of recovery at our sanctuary in Bach Ma National Park. Their rescue marks a powerful double milestone.

The bears were rescued from a farm in Nghe An province, around 375km south of Hanoi. In May 2025, a national bear farm survey (part-funded by Animals Asia) identified 15 bears remaining across 5 farms ...

Animals Asia is deeply honoured to share that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE – one of the world’s most influential conservationists and a long-time supporter of our work – became the guardian of a rescued moon ...

Following a period of intense negotiations in early 2025, Animals Asia secured agreement for and part-funded a landmark nationwide survey of all remaining bear farms in Vietnam. The surveys, conducted ...

The forest around our sanctuary is bursting with life – fresh greens, buzzing bees, and the cheerful songs of birds. Our bears are loving it! You’ll spot them digging for tasty roots, splashing in ...

I believe, sincerely, that the Government of Vietnam wants to see bear bile farming consigned to history. They have carried out more to eliminate this painful and traumatic practice than any other ...

Our founder and CEO, Jill Robinson is widely recognised as the world’s leading authority on the bear bile industry, having worked to end it since 1993. The bear bile industry is extremely cruel. Right ...

Working in close partnership with Animals Asia as part of our capacity development program, the zoo has transformed its elephant management. These changes not only improve the lives of the elephants ...

Judi Dench, Priscilla Presley, Stephen Fry, Alan Cumming, Chris Packham and rock legend Slash are joining more than 30 stars to sign an open letter to the new Prime Minister of Vietnam today. The ...