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 ...

I remember standing beside Sen (named after the lotus flower – a symbol of renewal in Vietnam) not long after his rescue last year, and being struck by how nearly all of his life had been spent ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Four bears have been rescued by Animals Asia after being voluntarily surrendered from a business in Ho Chi Minh City — marking another important step towards ending the practice of bear keeping 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 ...

Dr Jill Robinson MBE, founder and CEO of Animals Asia, has been awarded one of the first-ever Jane Goodall Hope Awards at the Hope Gala in London last night, Monday 23 March 2026. Presented by the ...

Today is the first day of Remember a Charity Week in the UK. We’re thrilled to once again partner with this meaningful initiative – creating an opportunity for everyone to take a moment to consider ...

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 ...

Right now, bears are suffering in silence, hidden in Vietnam’s darkest corners. Frightened, alone and in pain – We must be ready to race to their rescue. But we can’t reach them without you. Will you ...