06 June 2013
Chinese actor Duan Yihong bonds with the bears!
“Wo Ai Yue Xiong!” (We Love Moon Bears!) was the cry from Chinese heartthrob actor Duan Yihong and the school children attending Animals Asia’s Chengdu Sanctuary this week.
Recent News
30 May 2013
Visitors increase after Chinese zoo stops animal performances
When Nanjing Zoo ended animal performances in 2011 it feared visitor numbers would decrease but the opposite happened - the zoo enjoyed its highest visitor numbers in five years.
29 May 2013
International Alliance Formed to End Dog Meat Trade in Key Countries
The Asia Canine Protection Alliance (ACPA) has been formed to end the inhumane dog meat trade responsible for slaughtering an estimated 5 million dogs for human consumption per year and posing a risk to human health.
28 May 2013
Downton Abbey’s Mrs Patmore visits China Bear Rescue Centre
English actress Lesley Nicol, star of international hit TV show Downton Abbey, has completed a visit to Animals Asia’s China Bear Rescue Centre (CBRC) in Chengdu, China.
20 May 2013
Children’s book tells story of rescued moon bear
To mark 20 years since our founder Jill Robinson first visited a bear bile farm we are selling 100 copies of "Jasper's Story" through our website, with all proceeds going to our work. The book is also available through regular retailers, with 90% of royalties from sales going to Animals Asia.
20 May 2013
Tens of thousands of Chinese people spell out their love for moon bears
A month of activities aimed at raising awareness of bear bile farming and celebrating China's moon bears has seen 30,000 people take part.
14 May 2013
Three Down - Three to Go as Shamrock steps outside
Shamrock is the latest bear to follow moon bears Manuka and Peter out the den doors for their first glimpse of sunshine in many years.
10 May 2013
Guitar legend Slash adds voice to growing rock movement against bear bile use
Guitar legend Slash has added his voice to a growing number of rock musicians supporting Animals Asia in its campaign to end bear bile farming.
