Bears are expressive, social and emotionally complex. They share information and display emotion and empathy through scent, sound, body language and touch. For rescued bears, having the freedom and ...

We’re delighted to welcome you to our bear sanctuary and look forward to meeting you onsite soon. In order to comply with local security regulations, we need to provide advance notification of all ...

Cooperative Care is the practice of giving animals choice and control during their treatment, using positive reinforcement to support both medical and behavioural care. It’s a method that prioritises ...

Want to update us on your pledge, or just want to chat bears? As our Global Legacy and In-Memory Manager here, I'd be delighted to chat more about our programs, or answer any questions you may have ...

Nestled in the valley of Tam Dao National Park, our first Vietnam sanctuary provides a peaceful, protected home for around 200 moon and sun bears rescued from the brutal bear bile industry. Covering ...

When we rescued Dawn from a bear bile farm in Phung Thuong, she had endured nearly two decades of confinement and isolation. What she displayed on arrival was a textbook case of learned helplessness – ...

Meet some of the beautiful bears at our sanctuaries and read about their remarkable journeys. They all share a tragic past and a determination to survive, but their stories are unique – as are their ...

Our sanctuary in Chengdu, southwest China, is Animals Asia’s first – and China’s only – rescue centre for bears formerly farmed for their bile. Hidden among peaceful bamboo forests, it’s a safe haven ...

Animals Asia’s award-winning bear sanctuaries in China and Vietnam aren’t open to the public every day, but we’re always moved by how many of you want to visit the bears you’ve helped rescue. That’s ...

Help rescue Vietnam’s last bile bears before it’s too late. Your donation could save a life. Every second counts.

For bears who’ve spent years in tiny cages, movement can be painful or impossible. That’s where physiotherapy comes in. It’s one of the most powerful tools we have to help bears regain strength, ...