Every bear rescued from the bile industry arrives with complex physical needs – from damaged teeth and diseased organs to chronic conditions caused by years of captivity. Our expert veterinary teams ...

Behind every thriving bear is a veterinary team working tirelessly to heal the damage caused by years on bile farms. Our hospitals in Vietnam and China combine cutting-edge science with deep ...

Every bear deserves the softest possible landing. When a bear arrives at one of our sanctuaries, they’re not just recovering from injury or illness — they’re waking up from a lifetime of fear, pain ...

At Animals Asia, healing goes beyond medicine. Our pioneering Cooperative Care program is built on trust, choice, and connection. It’s a gentle, science-backed approach that empowers bears to actively ...

For more than 20 years, Nova lived in darkness. Trapped. Forgotten. His body broken – but his spirit still gentle, still hopeful. When rescuers brought Nova to sanctuary, he finally felt warmth on his ...

When a bear is rescued, their journey is just beginning. Years of isolation and cruelty leave deep emotional scars. Many arrive withdrawn, fearful, or stuck in repetitive behaviours – signs of trauma ...

Every bear rescued by Animals Asia begins a new life the moment they arrive at their sanctuary home. Some are terrified cubs, others – from bile farms – carry physical and emotional scars from years ...

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 ...

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 ...

Celebrating the last construction phase of our second sanctuary in Vietnam, future home to every last bear remaining on farms as the bear bile industry comes to an end across this beautiful country.

They had waited 20 years in darkness. Cobwebs clung to the bars of their cages. Dust settled on their fur. Every day was the same – nothing to do but wait for the next awful thing to happen. When we ...

Every year, we spend hours making bear-appropriate decorations, pack gifts of dried fruit, nuts and other treats into beautifully wrapped boxes, decorate the enclosures, and then watch the fun this ...