A New, Bold Initiative to End Monkey Abuse in the Coconut Industry

WFFT is tackling its biggest challenge yet: ending the abuse of pig-tailed macaques in the coconut industry. Please join us in making history. Donate today to enable the first phase of this project—building new facilities to rescue coconut monkeys from extreme cruelty.

Monkeys used and abused to collect coconuts endure some of the worst animal cruelty. For years, we’ve rescued macaques exploited in coconut harvesting. Now, we’re focused on phasing out this practice and, over time, ending it for good.

Over the past year, we’ve rallied support from key stakeholders, including the coconut industry and Thai authorities, to create lasting change. Our mission is to stop vulnerable, endangered pig-tailed macaques from being stolen from the wild, chained, beaten, and forced to climb trees to harvest coconuts. At the same time, we’re pushing for stricter welfare regulations and better licensing to protect macaques who are still suffering.

Together with companies that represent around 90% of Thailand’s coconut exports and in collaboration with Thai authorities, we’re taking real, meaningful action to end this exploitation.

However, with an estimated 3,000 macaques still living in dire conditions, there’s much work ahead. To make this vision a reality, we urgently need funds for land and to build facilities where these primates can recover and live in lifelong sanctuary.

Whether you’re an animal lover or a business seeking to make a difference, your support matters. Only together can we create a cruelty-free future for these wild animals.

Photos: WFFT/ Amy Jones