Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand
Phetchaburi, Phetchaburi
In Thailand, like in many countries throughout the world, animals are abused and exploited for profit and human gratification. Wild animals are illegally poached from the wild and/or bred in captivity to become pets, photo props, languish in inadequate zoos, forced to ‘work’ in elephant camps, to name but a few. The illegal trade in wild animals for bushmeat and for medicine is also threatening many species with extinction. WFFT was founded in 2001 to fight against animal injustices and to provide rescue facilities and/or life-long care to animals in need. WFFT was the first chain-free elephant sanctuary in Asia and has the first-ever wildlife hospital in Thailand, as well as a dedicated elephant hospital. Today, WFFT provides care to more than 700 rescued animals. This includes 300 primates of 22 species (including orangutans, chimpanzee, six gibbon species, two slow loris species), 25 elephants, 31 bears, 17 otters, various avian species including great hornbills, and dogs, cats, pig, cows and other domestic animals too. Wherever possible, our goal is to return wildlife back to the wild.
The major goals of our organisation are:
• To rescue captive wild animals and rehabilitate them as far as is feasible, allowing them to live the rest of their lives in a safe environment, as close to nature as possible and providing them with the best care possible.
• To campaign against all forms of animal abuse and exploitation in Thailand, work towards ending the illegal pet trade and discourage people from keeping all wild animals as pets. WFFT actively seeks to combat ... Read More
