5 October 2019
We are aiming to fundraise a total of 23,100.00 USD to complete both projects. Currently, we totally raised only 1,931 USD. Please help us achieve this goal by donating at www.wfft.org/donate.
4 October 2019
Did you know gibbons are mostly monogamous? They often pair for life only finding a new partner if one off them passes away.
2 October 2019
We want to introduce you to 'Baibua' an infant female Northern pig-tailed macaque who arrived at the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre a few days ago.
30 September 2019
This year we have seen very little rain in this part of Thailand resulting in our water reservoirs being unusually low and almost empty. In a few weeks, as the water runs dry, we will have to remove gibbons from their island homes out on the big lake at the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre.
27 September 2019
Unlike most other wild cats, the fishing cat lives primarily along rivers and in mangrove forests. Their main prey is fish. They have webbed feet, this helps them swim and stops them from sinking when walking on mud.
23 September 2019
Did you know that the WFFT Wildlife Hospital treats over 1000 animals every year? Many of these animals are rehabilitated and released back to the wild.
22 September 2019
This week we received a phone call from a concerned local who found an infant Long-tailed Macaque who had been hit by a care and knocked unconscious.
20 September 2019
What if I told you there is an animal on the earth that smells like hot buttered popcorn would you believe me? Yes, you did not read it wrong.
19 September 2019
After spending many years in captivity two Large Bamboo Rat’s (Rhizomys sumatrensis) were handed over to WFFT a few days ago. We have named them Stuart and Little.
16 September 2019
This project will be focused on giving refuge to cat species not found in Thailand and tigers from circuses in Europe, in collaboration with Stichting Leeuw in The Netherlands.
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 – Indomalayan Bamboo Rats
After spending many years in captivity two Large Bamboo Rat’s (Rhizomys sumatrensis) were handed over to WFFT a few days ago. We have named them Stuart and Little.
Rescued & Update: Two Brahminy Kites
Rescued - This week the WFFT Rescue Team headed to downtown Phetchaburi after we received a phone call from a local man who had found an injured Brahminy Kite lying on the ground in his garden.
An Interspecies Valentine
A few weeks ago, a local man brought a paralyzed puppy to WFFT, never to…
Fun Facts Friday
The cassowary is known as the most dangerous bird in the world!!! Powerful and fast speed kicks from a cassowary can cause serious injuries and be potentially life threatening.
Volunteer Lake Cleaning
It has been a very hot dry season in Thailand. Our elephant volunteer team has been cooling off clearing aquatic plants in Boon Dee’s lake.
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.
Fun Facts Friday
Did you know gibbons are mostly monogamous? They often pair for life only finding a new partner if one off them passes away.
WFFT big cat rescue facility progress
This project will be focused on giving refuge to cat species not found in Thailand and tigers from circuses in Europe, in collaboration with Stichting Leeuw in The Netherlands.
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’.
Update: Urgent Fundraising Appeal – New Animal Habitats
We are aiming to fundraise a total of 23,100.00 USD to complete both projects. Currently, we totally raised only 1,931 USD. Please help us achieve this goal by donating at www.wfft.org/donate.
Please Help us Help Rafiki
Scroll down to view the fundraising campaign- Rafiki is a hamadrayas baboon (Papio hamadryas) who…
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.
