This facility is close to Bangkok and accepts animals confiscated by authorities under wildlife protection laws. It is a first-stop dropping off point where the animal receives professional care and veterinary treatment until it can be relocated into existing Wildlife Centres operated by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife & Plant Conservation after its health status and behaviour has been determined.

The types of animals received are usually those that are currently under attack from commercial traffickers. Bears are typical as they are being hunted for the traditional Chinese medicine trade, while monkeys and gibbons are sold into the exotic pet and tourist trade. Small cats, civets and reptiles are also subject to exploitation.

Operated by local staff and specialist foreign volunteers, the public are welcome to visit the animals and better understand Thailand's efforts to protect its native habitats by seeing our visual display. An interesting day out in the rural countryside is guaranteed, with the facility's location just 20km along the coast road from the tourist city of Pattaya.

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