27 January 2020
On the way back from releasing a Long-tailed Macaque back into the wild this morning, we received a call informing us that a young Long-tailed Macaque had just been struck by a car nearby!
25 January 2020
We received a phone call that a juvenile brahminy kite was found wandering around in the city of Petchaburi and had been captured by the Phetchaburi Police Department.
24 January 2020
The Asiatic Black bear also known as the “Moon Bear” because of it’s V shaped, cream coloured patch on its chest that looks like a crescent moon.
21 January 2020
This week the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre gave refuge to an exceptional soul. Although our primary goal is to rescue wildlife, we believe that every animal life matters.
20 January 2020
Last week, we re-introduced Dodo and Deena for the first time in years.
18 January 2020
It's been 3 weeks since the miracle dog "Hope" was admitted to the WFFT Wildlife Hospital, her injuries have wonderfully improved!!
15 January 2020
The little ones are all settling in to their new home under the supervision of surrogate mother "Bandit".
14 January 2020
This week the WFFT Rescue Centre welcomed two new patients. A juvenile brahminy kite (Haliastur Indus) named “Kitey” and yellow-headed temple turtle (Heosemys Annandale) named “Rocky”.
10 January 2020
Slow lorises might look cute and harmless, but actually they are the only known venomous primate in the world!!
9 January 2020
A few days ago, a man showed up at People and Animals Thailand clinic with a severely injured female long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) after she got into a road accident while crossing the street.
The Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) is a registered foundation under Thai law, Foundation No: T271/2545.
Main objectives:
- Rescue maltreated and/or neglected wild animals
- Provide sanctuary for sick and disabled animals
- Rehabilitate and Release where possible and care for those who are unable to be returned to the wild
- Educate people, particularly children, to stop cruelty to animals
- Campaign against illegal trade in wild animals, discourage use of animals for entertainment
- Prevent hunting and promote conservation of all natural resources, fauna and flora alike.
- Cooperate with and assist Royal Forestry Department and other organizations with the rescue and conservation of wild animals.
Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand operate several projects; Willdlife Rescue Centre, Elephant Refuge and Education Centre, Wildlife Hospital, Forest Restoration and Conservation, Gibbon Release and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Tourism Campaign, Street Elephant Campaign and Volunteer Opportunities and education facilities in Thailand and Laos.
The Wildlife Rescue Centre is built on temple land; the abbot of the Kao Look Chang temple has generously given us a huge plot of forest for the animals to live in.
Update: Dodo & Deena Lovely Couple Reunited
Last week, we re-introduced Dodo and Deena for the first time in years.
Rescued: A Juvenile Brahminy Kite in a Jail Cell
We received a phone call that a juvenile brahminy kite was found wandering around in the city of Petchaburi and had been captured by the Phetchaburi Police Department.
Update : Miracle for Severely Injured Dog
It's been 3 weeks since the miracle dog "Hope" was admitted to the WFFT Wildlife Hospital, her injuries have wonderfully improved!!
Fun Facts Friday
Did you know the dusky leaf monkeys are born with golden-orange fur and pink skin?
Elephant Herds Increasing Despite Thai Tragedy
Plans to protect elephants should focus on protecting habitat, curbing conflict with humans and proper punishment of poachers. Rangers at Khao Yai National Park in central Thailand heard the trumpeting of distressed elephants several hours before dawn on Saturday October 5.
Rescued – Mike The Slow Loris
We had received a phone call about a wild Bengal Slow Loris that had been found seeking shelter in a building. After a medical examination, our team discovered inflammation in Mike's eyes this might due to Insects bites.
Released & Rescued in One Day
On the way back from releasing a Long-tailed Macaque back into the wild this morning, we received a call informing us that a young Long-tailed Macaque had just been struck by a car nearby!
Rescued – A Pet Mountain Lion
"Jan" is a captive bred female mountain lion. Almost a decade ago she was imported into Thailand with many other mountain lions to be sold to zoos or to become a pet when she was only a cub.
France – Another Poor Victim of the Exotic Pet Trade
This week a family travelled from Bangkok to WFFT with a very young Common Squirrel monkey (Saimiri.) named ‘France’.
Fun Facts Friday
The Asiatic Black bear also known as the “Moon Bear” because of it’s V shaped, cream coloured patch on its chest that looks like a crescent moon.
WFFT 2018 RECAP
2018 was a big year for WFFT. We rescued 4 elephants, hundreds of wildlife, released…
Rescued : Juvenile Brahminy Kite & Yellow-headed temple turtle
This week the WFFT Rescue Centre welcomed two new patients. A juvenile brahminy kite (Haliastur Indus) named “Kitey” and yellow-headed temple turtle (Heosemys Annandale) named “Rocky”.
Release and Rescue
WFFT had an action packed Saturday morning with a release and surprise emergency rescue! Some…
We Need A home!!
We need a home!! We have had numerous kittens and puppies dumped in the road outside our gates. Currently, they are being
quarantined in our hospital. We can provide you with free vaccinations and de-sexing.
An Otter Raft
Our staff built the otters a raft for an enrichment! Check out their interesting responses!
Wrapping Presents for Residents Primates
Christmas is all about giving and sharing, our lovely staff and volunteers made special Christmas gifts for our resident primates to celebrate this festive season.
Wildlife Friends Foundation Position Opening
เปิดรับตำแหน่งประชาสัมพันธ์และฝ่ายสื่อสารองค์กร (PR and Marketing Assistant)
