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 ...

After years of isolation, pain and suffering, trauma doesn’t disappear overnight. Some bears arrive so shut down they barely react – withdrawn, unresponsive, lost in protective silence. It’s called ...

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 Many arrive withdrawn, fearful, or stuck in repetitive behaviours – signs of trauma ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

When moon bear Sen arrived at our sanctuary earlier this year, he carried the weight of 27 years spent in a cage. He was malnourished, missing part of his tongue, suffering with painful dental ...

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 ...

Animals are being captured and exploited every day. Animals Asia has helped thousands, but there is always another animal in need of our help. Please donate today. Find out more about our ...

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 ...

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 ...