Rewilding Angkor: Hornbills and Green Peafowl make a comeback!
In celebration of World Rewilding Day, here’s an update on the latest releases at Angkor, including birds species, Great Hornbill and Green Peafowl! This year, the Angkor Wildlife Release Project turns nine. Since 2013, over 40 animals have been released at the site, primarily mammals like Pileated Gibbons, Silvered Langurs and Smooth-coated Otters. Last year was the turn of the birds [...]
A pangolin is born!
Happy #WorldPangolinDay! This celebration is in its 11th year. Read on for more on how we protect pangolins in Cambodia, and how you can tip the scales in their favour. Let's dive in with some exciting news! In early January, rescued female Sunda pangolin, Gerti, gave birth! We're delighted to welcome another pangopup! For this critically endangered species, every one [...]
5 Reasons to Visit Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre
Update: Cambodia has relaxed its Covid restrictions so add Cambodia to your must-visit list! Our behind the scenes tour at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre is an unforgettable experience, just a stone’s throw from capital Phnom Penh! Still unsure? Here’s 5 reasons to book a 2022 Behind the Scenes tour at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre: [...]
Mobile Environmental Education Project Activities – October 2021
The Kouprey Express team conducted 3 trips to spread awareness on wildlife and habitat conservation with 3 schools in Kampong Speu province. The team reached 849 (490 females) students. October 20 The Kouprey Express team went down to meet with 503 (304 females) students in Hun Sen Anlong Chrey high school, Anlong Chrey village, Prambey Mom commune, [...]
Why Sponsor an Animal
Do you love animals? Want to support wildlife struggling for survival? Sponsor an animal at Phnom Tamao to help threatened species, from the world’s smallest ape to the most trafficked animal on Earth! Choose from our ambassador animals, including elephant Chhouk, pangolin Raya, bear Micah and even the Leng family of otters! But first, here’s a little bit more about their [...]
All things Gibbon
There are 20 described species of gibbon in the hylobatidae family found in South East Asia. All 20 have several shared characteristics. International gibbon day was started by the IUCN Section on Small Apes as a day to celebrate these incredible species and highlight the threats that they are under in the wild. It [...]