Primates

Rescued macaques move into new enclosure, Phuket Zoo bear gets a health check and more. Watch our September 2022 highlights.

Half brothers, Pong and Pang, have been successfully integrated! These Phuket Zoo rescued tigers may be related, but Pong and Pang are like chalk and cheese.

Back to the (urban) wild for Wang: an endangered primate and gunshot survivor!

Two new victims of the wildlife trade arrive at our sanctuary. African Pygmy Hedgehogs are not pets!

Long-tailed macaques were recently re-classified to “endangered” for the first time. Now, Asia’s common monkey is in dire straits.

From a terrified and exploited infant, to a majestic male swinging from the tree tops, Chico has come so far since his rescue from the illegal pet trade!

These two were subjected to immense cruelty before they were rescued. Thong lived in a cage of rubbish for 10 years and was rescued in 2018, and Joey was rescued from a zoo that closed down in 2013.

The Phuket Zoo tiger and bear rescue was the biggest rescue in WFFT's history. See how their lives have changed!

A heart-warming tale about bravery, resilience and a beautiful friendship between two macaques with very special needs.

We welcomed the final tigers and bear from Phuket Zoo, and had many other urgent rescues and new arrivals.

After 19 years of living in cages in zoos, half-blind male tiger, Rambo, from Phuket Zoo, is finally getting the life he deserves.