A New Start for a New Arrival: Joey, a Young Slow Loris

Earlier this month, WFFT welcomed a tiny new arrival – Joey, a young slow loris found weak and covered in ants in southern Thailand.

A kind woman came across him during a hiking trip and, seeing how vulnerable he was, took him home to care for him. Fortunately, she soon realised that keeping slow lorises is illegal in Thailand, and reached out to us for help.

We’re incredibly grateful that Joey didn’t end up in the wrong hands and is now safe at WFFT, where he’s receiving the specialist care he needs.

Our veterinary team is keeping a close eye on him as he gains strength. Once he’s ready, Joey will move to our nocturnal forest area, where he can grow up in safety and enjoy a more natural life.

Sadly, slow lorises are some of the most exploited wild animals in Thailand, often torn from the forest and used as photo props for tourists. They may look adorable, but behind every photo is a story of suffering.

At WFFT, we’re determined to give animals like Joey a second chance – and to remind everyone that wild animals belong in the wild, not in our homes or on our cameras.