The centre homes many different species of Thailand’s wild animals, but a large percentage of animals that are brought to the centre are gibbons, a small ape that is native to some parts of Thailand. The gibbon is an endangered primate and at the centre the gibbons have the chance to live on large natural islands, where they can slowly adapt to life back in the trees. On the islands, over 50 gibbons can be accommodated, a far better alternative than living in cages. There is also a protected forest of about 24 hectares, with rehabilitation enclosures to prepare gibbons for life in the jungle. The rehabilitation forest also has a nature trail for education for visitors.
Volunteer Role
Volunteers will be working according to a daily schedule which will vary depending on the duties and number of volunteers sharing the work. Jobs may include any of the following:
- Feeding the gibbons and providing fresh drinking water
- Cleaning gibbons cages and the surrounding areas
- Collecting gibbon food (figs and leaves) from natural resources
- Making enrichments for the gibbons
- Constructing newer and larger enclosures
- Working on gibbon islands
- Observing behaviour for rehabilitation
- Working on education trails
- Providing information to school children and visit
What’s Included in the Programme
- Two taxi-transfers from and to Bangkok airport / transfer to project
- Orientation upon arrival at the centre
- Three meals a day while at the centre
- Accommodation throughout your stay at the centre on a shared basis with en suite western
bathroom
- Full support and assistance from your coordinator throughout your time at the
centre
- 24 hour support number and contact for emergencies
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover
for repatriation
- All flights
- All items of a personal nature such as gifts, clothing toiletries
- E-mail/internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits
- Visas
- Any excursions over and above your planned programme itinerary
Prices and Durations
Thailand Gibbon Rehabilitation - 3 weeks
$1,579
Thailand Gibbon Rehabilitation - 4 weeks
$1,839
Thailand Gibbon Rehabilitation - 6 weeks
$2,319
Thailand Gibbon Rehabilitation - 8 weeks
$2,479
