When you rescue wildlife, not every animal is suitable for release. They will need a forever home.
As the K9 unit continues to intercept illegal wildlife smuggling attempts across borders, confiscate animals from the illegal pet trade and remove animals from poor living conditions in Indonesia, there are more and more cases of animals with special needs.
Their handicaps can range from physical disabilities, severe abuse which has impacted their mental health, or they have been born and bred in captivity making them totally reliant on humans for survival. They all require special care for the rest of their lives.
JAAN has strived for many years to obtain our own sanctuary, which was finally realized in 2021: Ellis Park. We were extremely happy that we bundled forces with our long time friend and collaborator Lorinda Jane (Palm Oil Investigations), to help us bring a reality to the desperately needed sanctuary. With the kind support of the amazing Warren Ellis, this long term need is now coming to fruition. In April 2021 Warren has made it possible to extend the land with 5000 square meters, dedicated to house un-releasable wildlife.
Ellis Park is strategically located on adjoining land next to the Sumatra Wildlife Center and will provide long term care for those that cannot be released into the wild. We hope to secure more adjoining land so we can extend the park for more animals.
Even though our wildlife caretakers work on a voluntary basis, the animals need to be fed. On top of that, they also need a fun and stimulating enrichment to ease boredom, plus ongoing veterinary needs. These essentials all cost money.
You can help by sponsoring one of our wildlife residents.
A short summary of this program's activities
A forever home
Sadly, there are some animals that are handicapped or too traumatized and cannot be released back into the wild. Their handicaps can range from physical disabilities, severe abuse which has impacted their mental health, or they have been born and bred in captivity making them totally reliant on humans for survival. In these cases, finding a safe release site is too challenging. Therefore, they need a forever home, a proper center where they can enjoy the rest of their lives to the fullest - after going through so much misery.
Educating the public
Ellis Park will also be used as a hub to educate the public, locals and visitors to the park about the negative impacts on wildlife used in the tourism industry and those saved from the illegal pet trade and wildlife smuggling.
A small glimpse of this program
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JAAN relies on the loving and generous support of all animal lovers in Indonesia and the rest of the word.
