14 December 2019
Christmas is approaching, are you searching for the perfect gift for your family or friends?
13 December 2019
Did you know the dusky leaf monkeys are born with golden-orange fur and pink skin?
12 December 2019
This morning it was 18 celsius at WFFT, Maggie found a blanket to snuggle in to stay warm.
9 December 2019
The keeping of wildlife as pets is driving many species to the edge of extinction. It also leads to very poor welfare of the animals that are being kept captive. Here is a prime example of health problems caused by keeping wild animals as pets.
7 December 2019
What if I told you what they have to go through before it can be used as a tourist photo-prop? Would you still like to take a selfie with them? Here are 3 reasons why you should never take a selfie with Slow Loris.
7 December 2019
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6 December 2019
Did you know the Siamang is considered the largest and loudest member of the gibbon family?
2 December 2019
This week we rescued 3 slow lorises (Nycticebus.). Tang-Thai, Thanarat, and Robert.
30 November 2019
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our current team of volunteer coordinators here at the WFFT Elephant Refuge
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.
Rescued – Two Ex-pets Infant Civet
The keeping of wildlife as pets is driving many species to the edge of extinction. It also leads to very poor welfare of the animals that are being kept captive. Here is a prime example of health problems caused by keeping wild animals as pets.
Rescued – Ozzi The Osprey
Last week, we welcomed a rather rare patient, "Ozzi" the osprey (Pandion haliaetus) who had been found on the ground in a pineapple farm in Phetchaburi.
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.
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.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
This morning it was 18 celsius at WFFT, Maggie found a blanket to snuggle in to stay warm.
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’.
Adopt A Slow Loris This Christmas
Christmas is approaching, are you searching for the perfect gift for your family or friends?
WFFT 2018 RECAP
2018 was a big year for WFFT. We rescued 4 elephants, hundreds of wildlife, released…
Rescued – Ruby the Bearded Dragon
'Ruby' was found next to a garbage pile in the centre of Bangkok a few days ago, and the person who found her contacted WFFT for help.
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.
New House for Gruff and Geraldine
The rainy season has officially arrived in Thailand and everybody is getting ready to weather the storm. Our staff has been busy building a new house for Gruff and Geraldine, our rescued goats.
An Otter Raft
Our staff built the otters a raft for an enrichment! Check out their interesting responses!
Volunteer with us Today at one of our many Amazing Projects
Oh hello there, are you looking for a life changing experience away from home?
Wildlife Friends Foundation Position Opening
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