WFFT has Asia’s biggest tiger sanctuary run by an NGO. We rescue and rehabilitate captive tigers, and offer a forever home to those who cannot safely be returned to the wild. The tigers in our care come from terribly sad backgrounds - from terrible zoos and exploitation as photo props. The tigers paced frantically in circles while kept on very short chains, so that tourists could pose with them for photos. When not being forced to interact with tourists, the tigers were held in barren concrete cages.
The tigers can live freely at WFFT Tiger Rescue Centre in near-natural habitat. The centre also helps to raise awareness of wildlife conservation and animal exploitation by educating tourists and local communities about the urgent issues facing tigers today and how we can help protect these animals for generations to come. As well as the threat to wild populations, hundreds of captive tigers across the country suffer horrendously in unnatural living conditions as part of the tourism industry, where these animals are often tormented and abused until they become obedient. As long as tourists keep paying for a selfie with a tiger, the exploitation will not end.
Now, after years of poor quality captivity, the rescued tigers have a chance to live a wonderful new life at WFFT. Sadly, they can never live in the wild. But the forested land around our tiger rescue centre gives our tigers the chance to live in near-natural surroundings, where they can run around, swim in the huge lake, and socialise with other tigers. It is likely that this is the first time that these tigers have ever felt grass beneath their paws.
WFFT’s work to give these tigers a chance at happiness and friendship is completely dependent on our generous supporters. Please help support our Tiger Rescue Centre today by making a one-off or small monthly gift. Every gift makes a huge difference to these majestic animals.
