VietNamNet Bridge - After being rescued from wildlife traffickers, animals at the Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station have gradually recovered, thanks to the dedicated caring of scientists at the HCM City site.

The rescue station rescues animals confiscated from the illegal animal trade in the city and surrounding provinces. This is the first multi-species rescue station in southern Vietnam that can accept many endangered wild species. After the animals are rehabilitated, they are returned back to the wild.

From 2007 till the present, the station has rescued over 2,000 animals of many endangered species. Among those, over 1,100 have been released back to the wild.

The Station is a cooperative program between Wildlife At Risk (WAR) and the Ho Chi Minh City Forest Protection Department.

To encourage the public to take part in protecting wildlife, the Station is open to all guests. Each guest is expected to contribute 200,000 VND for each visit. All of the money is used to buy food and to take care of the animals. Visiting hours are from Monday to Sunday, 7h30-11h30 and 13h00-16h30.

At the Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station, you will see endangered animals, and learn stories and special features of different animals. You can also visit the display centers to find out what you can do to help. You can also feed the animals or prepare food for them.

Photos taken at the station:



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Veterinarian Luc Van Doan feeds a sun bear. This bear was taken to the station and treated for exhaustion. After being treated and cared by the station staff, the bear is now healthy and will be returned to the forest in recent days.

 

 

 

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Every day, Mr. Ho Minh Giap cleans cages. He said taking care of wild animals in this area is extremely dangerous for humans because, after being attacked several times by man, the animals can panic and become excitable.

 

 

 

 

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In other areas, depending on the species, the station uses different protective measures. To protect wild animals from theft, all areas are monitored with cameras.

 

 

 

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With many different species of animals, it takes time to prepare their food. Mr. Giap and Mr. Anh Tu prepare food for bears: vegetables are washed, chopped and mixed well to ensure nutrition.

 

 

 

 

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The animals are vulnerable to disease, so vegetables must be fresh and delicious.

 

 

 

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With more than 200 animals, workers spend about two hours each day to prepare food for them.

 

 

 

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Many animals that were in captivity and tortured for a long time have lost natural reflexes, so they need meticulous care.

 

 

 

 

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Cleaning cages is also an important task. Due to budget limitations, there are only two workers in charge of cleaning an area of over 4000m2. A staff changes clean water for otters.

 

 

 

 

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Le Thanh Binh said that though the work is hard, employees do not complain and make a long-term commitment to the station.

 

 

 

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This langur is very naughty. He teases employees when they take care of him. Each day, seeing the animals recover, workers here are happy.

 

 

 

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All animals have a record, with suitable measures for treatment and care.

 

 

 

 

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This eagle suffers from a broken bone and has a tumor in the foot. Dr. Luc and worker Minh Giap monitor and treat the bird every day. It is expected that the eagle will recover in two months.

 

 

 

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Director Le Xuan Lam said: "We just hope that one day no more wild animal will need to be rescued and they will have a real life in the natural world."

 



 

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