Limbe Wildlife Centre

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4.8

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34

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A rescue, rehabilitation and release centre for primates and other animals seized from the illegal wildlife trades.

The Limbe Wildlife Centre (LWC) is a conservation education centre based in Limbe, Cameroon. It is managed by the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) and the Pandrillus Foundation, an US non-profit NGO also registered in Nigeria and Cameroon. Our aims are to:

• Rescue, rehabilitate and ...

Beschreibung

The Limbe Wildlife Centre (LWC) is a conservation education centre based in Limbe, Cameroon. It is managed by the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) and the Pandrillus Foundation, an US non-profit NGO also registered in Nigeria and Cameroon. Our aims are to:

• Rescue, rehabilitate and release wildlife rescued from the illegal bush meat and pet trades, and ensure high quality animal husbandry standards and veterinary care for all animals.

• Help secure the long term survival of threatened and endangered species native to Cameroon through conservation education and alternative employment programmes to hunting for the local community.

• Work with law enforcement agencies to combat the illegal bush meat and wildlife trades.

Degradation of habitats, poaching and the live animal trade has led to the rapid decline of hundreds of species. In the Central African region alone, which harbours one of the most diverse populations of primates in the world, monkeys are hunted or poached at alarming rates, including all three African great apes (bonobo, chimpanzee and gorilla). The LWC is one of only three sanctuaries in Cameroon providing a second chance to orphaned, injured and abused wild animals.

We provide care to 250+ animals which have been victims of the illegal bush meat and wildlife trades. These animals include the Western Lowland Gorilla (critically endangered), Central and Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee (endangered), Drill (endangered), Preuss Monkey (endangered), and other threatened species including the African Grey Parrot (endangered).  Since 1993, we have rescued and provided acute care to more than 4,500 animals of various species.

Every year we receive approximately 50,000 visitors, of which 90% are Cameroonian. Through our trained eco-guides we aim to engage local and international visitors in conservation education to raise awareness of the bush meat and pet trades and prevent further decline of wild animal populations in Cameroon.   


Kontaktperson

Laura Praill

Gesprochene Sprachen: Englisch
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Limbe Wildlife Centre Bewertungen

Sandra Nicolay rating5,0

2023 at Assistant Animal Keeper

I spent 3 weeks at LWC, fulfilling one of my dreams (at the age of 52!!! Never too late!!!!). I have always been fascinated by primates. Although I didn't have any previous wildlife experience, the LWC team has been very welcoming and helpful, always ready to share their knowledge. A very ...
Claire Marie Quasebarth rating5,0

2023 at Assistant Animal Keeper

I stayed 4.5 weeks in Limbe to work at the LWC. The first three days you need to stay in quarantine - so you are not allowed to go into the Wildlife Centre, but you can explore the city, which I did. From day one I felt super welcomed and enjoyed Cameroon - everyone is super friendly and helpful. ..
Jules Bottlaender rating4,4

2023 at Assistant Animal Keeper

There is no word to describe this. It is incredible to be able to work with all those beautiful beings! It is both a human and animal experience. Thanks a lot ...
Kate Hrabcova rating5,0

2020 at Assistant Animal Keeper

The first time I came to volunteer at LWC back in 2016, I knew I definitely will be coming back. I fell in love with the place, the staff, and of course, the animals. From working many other projects in Africa, LWC really stands out for me, as I have been part of many special moments and memories ...
Todd Soyck rating4,8

2020 at Assistant Animal Keeper

I spent three weeks as a volunteer at Limbe and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The staff and other volunteers were a joy to work with. This is not a project for those expecting luxurious facilities such as hot running water (or even running water at times). The work, while hard at times, was very ...
Anja Herben rating5,0

2019 at Assistant Animal Keeper

The two weeks that I spent in the East of Iceland were absolutely amazing. We were 21 volunteers from 13 nationalities and we had a great time during working hours and also in the free time. I am for sure coming back next year and I will stay for 6 ...

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Life On Land