Three moon bears have been rescued to begin a new chapter of recovery at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre in Bach Ma National Park.

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 ...

On 23 May 2025, Sen the moon bear – named after the lotus flower, a symbol of renewal in Vietnam – was freed from a cage he had known since 1998. Held captive for over two decades in Nghe An province, ...

Every time I brush my teeth, I think of Jane who, decades ago, advised audiences to turn off the tap and save our precious commodity of water. I told her that story once and she laughed – imagine ...

Following the recent rescue of Buzz and Armstrong, Apollo is the latest moon bear to land in our new sanctuary in Bach Ma. Apollo was rescued from the province of Hai Duong in Vietnam and was the last ...

Dr Mandala Hunter-Ishikawa, Senior Veterinary Trainer at Animals Asia, has developed a pioneering tool to help vets and animal guardians recognise pain in the animals they care for. In an insightful ...

More than 10,000 bears suffer a lifetime of painful bile extraction on bear bile farms in China and Vietnam. Here’s what you need to know about this cruel and inhumane practice, and how Animals Asia ...

There’s a quiet revolution happening at Animals Asia’s sanctuaries in Vietnam – and it’s powered by local talent. After years of collaboration, training and trust-building, the day-to-day care of our ...

‘An animal’s subjective experience of life should be the starting point for any conversation about the ethics of zoos,’ says Animals Asia’s Senior Bear Team Manager Molly Feldman. In a new interview ...

In an urgent mission, Animals Asia swiftly mobilized to rescue a moon bear from Vinh Phuc, near the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre. Trapped in a tiny, rusted cage for over twenty years, the bear — now ...

During the quiet festive period of 2024, Animals Asia was alerted to the plight of an adult moon bear who desperately needed our help. It was in the Vietnamese province of Lao Cai, which borders China ...