Who We Are

Animals Asia is devoted to ending bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals across Asia.

Founded in 1998, the Animals Asia team has been rescuing bears since 1994. We operate award-winning Bear Sanctuaries in China and Vietnam, and we are the only organisation with a bear sanctuary in China.

Our founder and CEO, Jill Robinson MBE, Dr.med.vet. h.c., Hon LLD is widely recognised as the world’s leading authority on the cruel bear bile industry, having campaigned against it since 1993.

We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change in Asia, through our work to end Bear Bile Farming and our Cat and Dog Welfare and Animal Sentience & Welfare programs.