New Otter Rescued: Meet Thung Ngern
17 November 2023
Otters are highly social animals who live in family groups - inappropriate captivity is cruel and damaging to their physical and mental health.
In Pictures: The “World’s Rarest” Otter Enjoying Sanctuary Life at WFFT
10 November 2023
Earlier this year, we welcomed a new arrival - a species of otter so rare that it was once believed to be extinct. Now, new photos show how he’s enjoying his new sanctuary home.
WFFT Responds to Surprise Raid by Government Officials
2 November 2023
An urgent statement from WFFT founder, Edwin Wiek, regarding yesterday’s surprise raid of WFFT by government officials.
US Ambassador to Thailand Visits WFFT To Learn About Our Work In Protecting Thai Wildlife
22 October 2023
We were pleased to share some of our animal’s stories with the ambassador, and also discuss the ways in which we can work together.
Electrocuted Macaque Miraculously Recovers, Released Back Into the Wild
21 October 2023
Overhead wires had given this poor macaque a near-deadly electrocution. But our wildlife hospital was able to offer lifesaving care and helped her recover to full health.
Just A Few Days Old, This Abandoned Baby Deer Is Now Safe At WFFT
18 October 2023
A local supporter found him wandering all alone and being chased by street dogs.
Endangered Macaque Badly Injured In Hit-and-Run Dies
11 October 2023
We are urging motorists to please drive carefully and be alert to urban wildlife, as a tragic new case at our Wildlife Hospital highlights once again how animals commonly suffer from road accidents.
Highland Farm Update: Sixteen More Primates Rescued!
11 October 2023
Our huge rescue mission to save the animals from the now-closed Highland Farm continues, with more macaques and gibbons arriving this week at WFFT.
WFFT Signs Historic Partnership with Thai Wildlife Department to Help Wildlife
5 October 2023
An exciting new chapter in WFFT’s history, which will mean we can help more animals than ever before.
Huge Rescue of Gibbons and Macaques Underway
5 October 2023
The first group of primates are now safe at WFFT’s wildlife rescue centre, as part of the biggest-ever gibbon rescue in our history.
Riding Elephant Rescued, Experiences Freedom For the First Time At WFFT’s Sanctuary
2 October 2023
Our new rescue Nam Chok spent decades being used to give rides to tourists at an elephant trekking camp in Pattaya. Now in her sixties, her owner agreed to send her to a sanctuary for her retirement.
PAT Clinic Vaccinates Over 100 Dogs on World Rabies Day
30 September 2023
Vaccinations are essential in helping to stop the spread of rabies, which kills nearly 60,000 people around the world each year.