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.

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 ...

We promote messages of animal welfare and companionship, through awareness-raising initiatives including animated videos, cartoons, petitions, workshops, animal photography competitions, and ...

We operate bear sanctuaries in China and Vietnam where bears are rehabilitated and cared for and where our bear teams gather vital evidence of the effects of bile extraction.Our world-class bear ...

This year we celebrate the growth of all things Animals Asia, the restoration of Dawn and the small but significant rebirth of her iconic crescent.

Animals Asia's award-winning bear rescue centres in China and Vietnam are not open to the public on a daily basis. However, to accommodate the many requests for visits, we arrange guided tours for our ...

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 ...

Many of the bears we receive are in a shocking condition and suffering from serious health conditions. Most are likely to have an inflamed gall bladder and abdominal infections. Some also suffer from ...

We operate bear sanctuaries in China and Vietnam where bears are rehabilitated and cared for and where our bear teams gather vital evidence of the effects of bile extraction.Our world-class bear ...

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 ...