Join Jill Robinson, Animal Asia’s founder and CEO, in new appeal to Vietnam’s Prime Minister to free the final bile bears.

Celebrities including Judi Dench and Stephen Fry urge Vietnam's PM to free the last 150 bile bears. Join the campaign now.

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 ...

On World Bear Day we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate one of our favourite animals in the world! For decades, Animals Asia has been rescuing bears and helping them recover from traumatic pasts.

We’re delighted to share that another precious moon bear has arrived at our sanctuary in Vietnam’s Bach Ma National Park. Misa, a female Asiatic black bear who has spent over 25 years in captivity, ...

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 ...

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 ...

… Jingle Bears, Jingle all the way! And boy did Jingle and friends enjoy their festive days in our sanctuaries, after our sensational carers decorated their enclosure with all things nice. In China, ...

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 ...

Animals Asia is deeply honoured to share that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE – one of the world’s most influential conservationists and a long-time supporter of our work – became the guardian of a rescued moon ...

Animals Asia has been chosen by Ricky Gervais as one of the animal charities to receive a donation this Christmas. Ricky announced the donation on 9 December on X. Jill Robinson, CEO and Founder of ...

Well-known supporters have rallied behind Animals Asia’s mission to free the last bears still trapped on bile farms in Vietnam – proudly wearing the Free the Final Bears campaign T-shirt and sharing ...