Rescued – Brahminy Kite
A few days ago a brahminy kite (Haliastur indus) was brought into the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre after the owners felt he needed a more suitable home. We were informed by the owner that they had found the kite on the ground close to their house when he was a…
Work, work, work, work….
Without our volunteers WFFT would have to find outside help to care for all the animals we rescue. 100's of fresh meals are prepared every single day by our dedicated hard working volunteers. Be part of the action, take a look here www.wildlifevolunteer.org.
WFFT’s Herd from the Air
Take a look at these amazing drone photographs of some of WFFT's elephants from high in the sky. Learn more about WFFT's Elephant Refuge at WFFT Elephant Refuge - Thailand and www.thaielephantrefuge.org
Volunteers keeping our keys colourful…
Here at WFFT we have around 600 animals made up of about 40 species. Because of this we need to make sure each lock and key are easy to find and organised. Meaning our locks must be beautifully painted by our volunteers.
2 Weak Lorises Arrive at WFFT
A few days ago two very weak and emaciated Sunda slow lorises (Nycticebus coucang) were brought into the WFFT Wildlife Hospital for urgent treatment by their owner. The lorises in question had been kept as pets for the last year after they were given to the lady by a family…
WFFT Welcomes Mini-Monks
A few days ago we welcomed 60 trainee monks from Khao Yoi Temple in Phetchaburi, for an educational tour around the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre. They were all very interested and excited to learn about WFFT and the work we do. Education is the Key!!! Some of you may recognize…
UPDATE — Indian Star Tortoises
Remember the Indian star tortoises (Geochelone elegans) dumped at the temple a few weeks ago? (see full story here: https://www.wfft.org/reptiles/endangered-star-tortoises-dumped-at-a-temple/) Have a look their new temporary home and the care they are receiving by the staff at the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre. We are closely monitoring their health, once they…
A Severely Injured Macaque Arrives at WFFT Wildlife Hospital for Urgent Care
Last week we received a call from help from some veterinary colleagues at a pet hospital in Bangkok who had received a severely injured adult male long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) who had been found by a lady in Ayutthaya. She informed the staff at the Crystalpet Hospital in Bangkok that the monkey had…
Python makes a Pit Stop at WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre before returning to the Wild
Earlier this week a male reticulated python (Python reticulatus) was brought to the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Hospital. Some local people found him under their bed, and after successfully putting him in a bag, came directly to WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre. The reticulated pythons are native to Southeast Asia. They are…
The Next Big Step for Songkran
Northern pig-tailed macaque Songkran has gone through her quarantine stage and has now moved next to a field where 12 other young macaques live. This is the next step in her rehabilitation, we hope that in time she will once again learn how to behave like a real monkey. So…
Endangered Elongated Tortoises Saved
A few days ago two endangered elongated tortoises (Indotestudo elongata), a female and a male were brought into the WFFT Wildlife Rescue by a concerned local who bought them from a person who found them in the forest and wanted to eat them. After a health check, they were taken…
A Shooting Star Arrives in the USA…
It’s not always about monkeys, bears and elephants…. Many of you may remember special Star (aka. Tripod) the resident 3 legged dog at the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre? Last week Star made the epic journey to the USA after being adopted by WFFT Volunteer Deborah Harvey. Star was brought into…
