The China Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu was Animals Asia’s first bear sanctuary and also the first of its kind in the world. An adventurous project, it is a safe haven combining secure, semi-natural ...

Laws about the dog meat trade in Vietnam are confusing, and create room for illegal activity to go unchecked. At the moment, the sale and consumption of dog meat is still legal. However the ...

Many elephants in Southeast Asia live in poorly managed tourism camps and are deprived of any happiness and freedom. They are used for close contact interactions including riding, bathing, and ...

For a one-off donation of $15,000 – or split between two gifts over 18 months – you can become a rescued bear's forever Bear Guardian. With your support, Animals Asia is already making history. Ending ...

4 April 2025: With Spring's new growth celebrating warmth and sunshine in Vietnam, this week could not have been more appropriate to have been invited by the authorities to rescue more bears. At ...

Bear bile has been used for thousands of years in traditional Asian medicine. It contains high levels of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) known to be useful for treating liver and gall bladder conditions.

More than 10,000 bears – mainly moon bears, but also sun bears and brown bears – are kept on bile farms across Asia. The bears are subjected to regular bile extraction. The bile, which contains ...

Animals in Asia’s zoos and safari parks suffer a range of abuses. Captive wild animals are often cruelly mutilated with their teeth and claws cut back. They may also be chained and used as ...

Spread over an area of 11 hectares, the sanctuary has almost 30,000 square metres of semi-natural outdoor enclosure space designed to stimulate the bears’ natural behaviours. There are five double ...

You can help Animals Asia in a number ways - from sponsoring a bear to holding your own fundraiser. Click on the menu on the left for ways to support our work. Alternatively, sign up to become a ...

Why work with Animals Asia? If you are looking for a rewarding, challenging career in animal welfare, Animals Asia might be the right place for you. We operate bear rescue centers in China and Vietnam ...