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Endangered Primate Rescue Center

Endangered Primate Rescue Center: A must-visit in Ninh Binh

27/07/2024 1.096 views

The Endangered Primate Rescue Center in Cuc Phuong National Park is dedicated to rescuing and preserving Vietnam’s endangered primates. Visitors to Ninh Binh can explore this center and learn about the efforts to protect endangered species such as the gibbon and Delacour’s langur.
Cuc Phuong National Park

Cuc Phuong National Park is an ideal place for nature lovers in Ninh Binh, Vietnam (Source: Collected)

1. Things to know about the Endangered Primate Rescue Center

The Endangered Primate Rescue Center in Cuc Phuong National Park, Ninh Binh, is a non-profit initiative dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, breeding, researching, and preserving Vietnam’s endangered primate species. Established in 1993 through a partnership between the Frankfurt Zoological Society and Cuc Phuong National Park, the center is now managed under the Vietnam Primate Conservation Program, which is jointly operated by Zoo Leipzig and Cuc Phuong National Park. 

Over 200 animals have been born at the center, some being the first of their species to be born in captivity, including the critically endangered Cat Ba langur, the Delacour’s langur, and the gray-shanked douc. Currently home to around 180 primates spanning 14 species, the center features over 50 large enclosures, including two semi-wildlife areas of forests. These enclosures prepare the animals for potential release into the wild and facilitate behavioral studies in semi-wildlife conditions. The center employs 31 staff members from both local and international backgrounds.

Endangered Primate Rescue Center

The Endangered Primate Rescue Center in Cuc Phuong National Park (Source: Collected)

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2. The primates cared for at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center in Ninh Binh

Three main species of primates are cared for at the rescue center: gibbons, langurs, and lorises.

2.1. Gibbons

Gibbons, the smallest apes, are native to the Indo-Malayan region. The center houses six of seven species of the crested gibbons (genus Nomascus) found in Vietnam. Crested gibbons are distinguished by the crest of fur on males’ crowns and their coloration – the males are black with white or orange cheeks while the females are golden. Gibbons are highly arboreal and rely entirely on intact forests; fragmentation of their habitats threatens them with food scarcity and exposes them to increased illegal hunting. All gibbon species are considered threatened according to the IUCN Red List, with crested gibbons being critically endangered.

Gibbons are native to the Indo-Malayan region

Gibbons are native to the Indo-Malayan region (Source: Collected)

2.2. Langurs

Another primate species cared for at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center in Vietnam is the langur, a leaf-eating monkey with long tails for balance and multi-chambered stomachs for digesting plant material. Langurs belong to a large primate family spanning 159 species and 23 genera across Africa, India, East, and Southeast Asia. Vietnam’s langurs are among the most endangered primates on Earth, valued by some for their use in traditional medicine, food, and entertainment. The center houses several critically endangered Vietnamese langurs, including the Delacour’s langur, Cat Ba langur, and Tonkin snub-nosed langur.

The Cat Ba langur

The Cat Ba langur, one of Vietnam’s endemic species, is critically endangered (Source: Collected)

2.3. Lorises

Lorises are cute, furry, and tiny animals with large eyes. They are facing extinction due to the illegal trade of pets. Known for their slow movement and preference for tree canopy travel, lorises camouflage well in the wild and freeze when threatened. They enjoy eating insects and tree sap. At the rescue center, the keepers frequently catch insects or grasshoppers to feed the lorises. Visitors to the center can learn many fascinating facts about these endangered animals.

Lorises

Lorises are cute, furry, and tiny (Source: Collected)

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3. Guide to reaching the Endangered Primate Rescue Center in Vietnam

To visit this rescue center, travelers must reach Cuc Phuong National Park, then go approximately 14.2 kilometers through the forest to reach it. The national park is 120 kilometers south of Hanoi. You can get to the national park by following National Road 1A towards Ninh Binh, then turning onto National Road 12A towards Nho Quan before entering Cuc Phuong.

4. Popular tours at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center in Vietnam

Guided tours are available through Cuc Phuong National Park, including those that stop by the Endangered Primate Rescue Center. These tours offer insights into the center’s efforts and a chance to observe the endangered primates.

  • Tour: Visitor center, Primate Rescue Center, ancient Dang trees
  • Tour: Visitor center, Primate Rescue Center, museum, ancient Cho tree, Nguoi Xua Cave
  • Tour: Visitor center, Primate Rescue Center, Nguoi Xua Cave, Muong Village, ancient Dang trees
  • Nature tour: Primate Rescue Center, ancient Cho tree, Nguoi Xua Cave
  • Nature and archaeology tour: Primate Rescue Center – camping in the forest – Nguoi Xua Cave – fossilized skeleton – May Bac Mountain
  • Nature and culture tour: Primate Rescue Center – Nguoi Xua Cave – Muong Village – campfire
  • Camping and wildlife Tour: Primate Rescue Center – camping and exploring nocturnal animals
Cuc Phuong National Park Ninh Binh

Cuc Phuong National Park offers many exciting tours to explore nature (Source: Collected)

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The Endangered Primate Rescue Center in Vietnam is a sanctuary for primates. Visiting this center not only offers a unique opportunity to witness these remarkable animals but also supports the efforts to protect and preserve these endangered species for future generations.

While in Ninh Binh, tourists should explore prominent attractions like Tam Coc and Bich Dong for their scenic landscapes. Beyond Ninh Binh, Vietnam travel offers diverse other destinations such as Hanoi, Ha Long, Hoi An, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc. 

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