Samui otters update
11 August 2021
Two Samui otters take to their new enclosure like ducks (or otters) to water! Within moments, they were ducking and diving around their pool.
A horrific case of electrocution
9 August 2021
The electric shock was so bad that it has burnt many of the tendons and much of the muscle in two of her limbs. The wounds are also necrotic.
URGENT: Zoo animals need rehoming
2 August 2021
URGENT! We just received word that 11 zoo animals in Koh Samui need rehoming immediately. Can you please help?
New arrival – a crested serpent eagle in very bad shape
31 July 2021
Unfortunately, this crested serpent eagle is very weak. We are giving him oxygen, medication, fluids and are hand feeding him to try and build his strength. Help today if you can!
International Tiger Day – dark reality behind tiger tourism
29 July 2021
Demand fuels animal abuse. As long as tourists want to watch tigers jump through hoops of fire, and to take selfies – the abuse is unlikely to stop unless animal welfare laws change first.
Life hangs in the balance for this electrocuted macaque
19 July 2021
This young male was rescued after being electrocuted by overhead wires. Sadly, this is not an uncommon occurrence for long-tailed macaques who try to survive in urban areas.
Macaque with broken leg arrives at WFFT
16 July 2021
In Thailand, it is not uncommon to see long-tailed macaques living in urban areas. Sadly, this means that human-wildlife conflict can happen and in Mickey’s case, he is was hit by a car and badly injured.
World Chimpanzee Day 2021 – Canoe’s tale
14 July 2021
Join us today, on World Chimpanzee Day, in raising awareness of our closest living relative, and more specifically, celebrating our incredibly brave and beautiful rescued chimpanzee, Canoe.
Two macaques successfully join Bandit’s crew
13 July 2021
Your generosity gave these boys newfound happiness. Without you, our loyal supporters, we would not be here today for animals like northern pig-tailed macaques, Bou Bou and Boon Lott.
Sponsor Pai Lin – the oldest rescued elephant at WFFT
9 July 2021
Pai Lin has had a very tough life. She worked in the logging industry, trekking, and even was forced to beg on the streets for many years. Sponsor her today!
Working together to help primates
5 July 2021
The Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) has joined hands with Ampol Food Processing and Theppadungporn Coconut Company to help find a long-term solution for the monkeys used in the coconut picking industry in Southern Thailand, starting on the island of Koh Samui.
Four rescued coconut monkeys: better lives ahead
5 July 2021
Kim, Odd, Muern and Saen are four coconut monkeys with a better life ahead. Sadly, monkeys are still exploited to pick coconuts in Thailand. It is a very old and controversial trade. But times are changing...
