What is animal sentience? Explore the science, law and why recognising animals’ capacity to feel matters for their welfare.

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 ...

Moon bears, also known as Asiatic black bears, are a vulnerable species, distinguished by the white or yellow crescent mark on their chest. They play a vital role in Asia’s forest ecosystems, however ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

After almost 12 months of careful negotiations, a bear farmer finally agreed to release the last two moon bears still held in cages at his home into the care of Animals Asia. The rescue of the bears, ...

Recently, on a golden, sunny afternoon in the forest of southern Vietnam, Kham Phanh, H’Blu and Ja Tuc were having a little disagreement. Kham Phanh and H’Blu had been enjoying a calm and ...

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 ...

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 ...

After 25 years of tireless work, we are closer than ever to ending bear bile farming in Vietnam. Hundreds of bears have already been rescued. Two world-class sanctuaries now stand ready to welcome the ...