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Jor Rescue
New arrivals: Lek and Jor – rescued coconut monkeys.
16 June 2021
Two more monkeys rescued from the coconut industry. Never again will Jor and Lek have to be chained up and forced to work. Shortly after arriving at WFFT, both Jor and Lek had their metal collars removed and had a full health check.
Gibbon Island Release 2021
Gibbon family gets a new island home
13 June 2021
Tengkwa, and the rest of her white-handed gibbon family are thriving on their new, large forested island at WFFT. This is the next crucial step in their rehabilitation journey. 
Binturong, Yin
Meet Binturong, Yin
10 June 2021
As binturong are shy and mostly active during the night, we just love these images of Yin gobbling down his evening dinner. Binturong, also known as bearcats, are listed as a vulnerable species.
Jaiboon, Long-tailed Macaque
Update on Jaiboon
7 June 2021
Long-tailed macaque, Jaiboon, came to WFFT as an infant in 2019. She had been hit by a car which sadly resulted in brain damage. She is always looking a little to the left and has limited vision.
Help Wildlife During This Crisis
We cannot close our doors
4 June 2021
With borders still closed and such little income coming in from tourists and volunteers, WFFT is facing the very real possibility of having to say no to animals in need.
Otters At WFFT
World Otter Day 2021
26 May 2021
Otters are Not Pets! Please join us today, on World Otter Day, to spread the message. ภาษาไทยด้านล่าง   WFFT is home to 17 rescued Oriental small-clawed otters. Although it is illegal to trade otters, and they are a protected species in Thailand, the otter trade still sadly exists. This ruthless trade is pushing these endangered species to extinction.
Volunteers At WFFT
WFFT is looking for volunteers
20 May 2021
Are you in Thailand? Do you have some time to spare and want to give back a little? If so, THAILAND’S RESCUED WILDLIFE NEEDS YOU! WFFT is desperately seeking volunteers to come and help us take care of our 700+ rescued animals. Volunteers help prepare food, feed our rescued wildlife, make enrichment, clean enclosures and much more. Please email volunteer@wfft.org for more information. Food and accommodation are provided.
Brahminy Kite Release
Back to the wild – Brahminy Kite
11 May 2021
A member of the public contacted us about this bird of prey who was found injured and weak in a garden. The WFFT team immediately went to pick him up, so he could receive life-saving treatment at our wildlife hospital.
Rescued – Bengal Slow Loris
28 April 2021
A few days ago a member of the public found a Bengal slow loris in their garden and contacted us for help. The team headed out to rescue the loris. After the initial health check it appears that the loris had sustained burns to his hind limbs and puncture wounds from a domestic dog or cat attack.
RELEASED – Kong Returns Home
24 April 2021
Meet Kong, a juvenile Long-tailed macaque who was rescued 3 weeks ago. Some concerned locals had found Kong on the floor. He was rushed back to the WFFT Wildlife Hospital for emergency treatment.

Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand

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.

Fishing Cat

Baby Fishing Cats Growing Up!?!

Do you remember the fishing cat kittens we rescued? Here is 2 months of transformation! Enjoy!
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Brahminy Kite Release

Back to the wild – Brahminy Kite

A member of the public contacted us about this bird of prey who was found injured and weak in a garden. The WFFT team immediately went to pick him up, so he could receive life-saving treatment at our wildlife hospital.
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Dog

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!!
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PRESS RELEASE – Pandemic threatens sanctuary for rescued wildlife

The Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand, or WFFT, home to more than 800 rescued animals, had planned to celebrate its 20th anniversary on 1 May. Instead, we may be shutting many gates for the last time.
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WFFT Welcomes some Special Quests

Over the weekend we were honored to welcome the ambassadors to Thailand from Belgium, Brazil, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Panama, and Peru.
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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.
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Jor Rescue

New arrivals: Lek and Jor – rescued coconut monkeys.

Two more monkeys rescued from the coconut industry. Never again will Jor and Lek have to be chained up and forced to work. Shortly after arriving at WFFT, both Jor and Lek had their metal collars removed and had a full health check.
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The Thai ‘zoo’ where tigers were seized has been on the radar of authorities for illegal wildlife trade

Five live tigers and a severed tiger head were this week seized from a ‘zoo’…

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The Thai ‘zoo’ where tigers were seized has been on the radar of authorities for illegal wildlife trade

Five live tigers and a severed tiger head were this week seized from a ‘zoo’…

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Binturong, Yin

Meet Binturong, Yin

As binturong are shy and mostly active during the night, we just love these images of Yin gobbling down his evening dinner. Binturong, also known as bearcats, are listed as a vulnerable species.
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WFFT 2018 RECAP

2018 was a big year for WFFT. We rescued 4 elephants, hundreds of wildlife, released…

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RELEASE NEWS – Large Softshell Turtle Returns Home

(Scroll down for English) ปล่อยตะพาบสวนกลับคืนสู่ธรรมชาติ น้องตะพาบสวนตัวใหญ่นี้ถูกพบอยู่บนถนนในเมืองหัวหิน โชคดีและขอขอบพระคุณผู้ใจบุญที่หยุดรถและช่วยเก็บน้องมาที่มูลนิธิ ตะพาบสวน ตะพาบธรรมดา หรือตะพาบไทย เป็นสัตว์น้ำคุ้มครองของไทย และเป็นตะพาบเพียงชนิดเดียวเท่านั้นที่อยู่ในสกุล Amyda ที่ยังคงดำรงเผ่าพันธุ์อยู่จนถึงปัจจุบัน จัดเป็นตะพาบไทยหายากตามแหล่งธรรมชาติ…

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Release and Rescue

WFFT had an action packed Saturday morning with a release and surprise emergency rescue! Some…

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RESCUE NEWS – Arrow Cat

RESCUE NEWS – เรื่องราวของ เจ้าแมวน้อยโดนฉมวกยิง ที่มูลนิธิเพื่อนสัตว์ป่า เรามีเจตนาอันแรงกล้าที่จะให้ความช่วยเหลือแก่บรรดาสรรพสัตว์ที่ได้รับความเดือดร้อน สัปดาห์นี้ก็เหมือนเช่นเคย เราได้รับแจ้งจากเจ้าของแมวตัวน้อยตัวหนึ่งว่า แมวโดนยิงด้วยฉมวกสำหรับหาปลา โดยฝีมือเพื่อนบ้านที่ใจคอโหดร้าย เพียงแค่ความรำคาญเสียง “เมี๊ยว เมี๊ยว” ของแมวเท่านั้น…

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WFFT Welcomes some Special Quests

Over the weekend we were honored to welcome the ambassadors to Thailand from Belgium, Brazil, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Panama, and Peru.
read more
Otters At WFFT

World Otter Day 2021

Otters are Not Pets! Please join us today, on World Otter Day, to spread the message. ภาษาไทยด้านล่าง   WFFT is home to 17 rescued Oriental small-clawed otters. Although it is illegal to trade otters, and they are a protected species in Thailand, the otter trade still sadly exists. This ruthless trade is pushing these endangered species to extinction.
read more
Volunteers At WFFT

WFFT is looking for volunteers

Are you in Thailand? Do you have some time to spare and want to give back a little? If so, THAILAND’S RESCUED WILDLIFE NEEDS YOU! WFFT is desperately seeking volunteers to come and help us take care of our 700+ rescued animals. Volunteers help prepare food, feed our rescued wildlife, make enrichment, clean enclosures and much more. Please email volunteer@wfft.org for more information. Food and accommodation are provided.
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รับสมัคร สัตวแพทย์ประจำมูลนิธิเพื่อนสัตว์ป่า 1 อัตรา (สัญชาติไทย)

มูลนิธิเพื่อนสัตว์ป่ากำลังมองหาสัตวแพทย์ที่มีความสนใจในการช่วยเหลือสัตว์ป่าไปพร้อมกับเรา เพื่อมาทำงานและร่วมเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของทีมสัตวแพทย์ ซึ่งในทีมมี สัตวแพทย์ 2 คน และสัตวบาล 2 คน หน้าที่หลัก รักษาสัตว์ทุกกรณี ทั้งสัตว์เล็กและสัตว์ใหญ่ เช่น ช้าง หมี…

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