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Watching Baby Gibbons in Thailand

Gibbons were once major population in Thailand, but due to illegal hunting and capturing, the amounts of these cute guys have been falling rapidly

Best time: October

Watching Baby Gibbons
Watching Baby Gibbons
Watching Baby Gibbons

Visit a special gibbons rescue resort called Gibbon Rehabilitation Project on Phuket Island, which does a stunning work, returning once captured tortured and abandoned gibbons back into the wildlife. The major source of income is the Project's shop, so be sure to buy something there before you leave.

Although you are not really allowed to see the gibbons closer than two meters, this is the only place where you can be sure that the animals are well maintained and overall happy. The mating season occurs every month of a year, but most babies are made throughout March. Therefore, you have a pretty big chance to see the cutest newborns in October!

Practical info

When can visitors see baby gibbons on Phuket Island?

The best time for spotting baby gibbons on Phuket Island is October. The young gibbons are born mostly in March and start to develop their basic skills at six months old. As they become more active, October is a good time to witness them. Visitors can come at any time of the day, but their chances of seeing a baby gibbon increase in the morning. Show more

What is the location of the Thailand-based Gibbon Rehabilitation Project?

Phuket is the island where the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project is situated in Thailand. The project's specific location is at Paklock, Talang, Phuket, on Bang Pae Waterfall. Visitors can attend a daily educational tour, which is free of charge, starting at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm. The center promotes the conservation of gibbons and aims to restore their population within Phuket through rehabilitation and providing suitable habitats. Show more

What is the objective of the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project?

The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project's primary goal is to support the gibbon population's restoration and maintenance within Phuket Island. The chosen methodology to achieve this is repairing a suitable habitat for the gibbons and providing critical medical attention in case the animals have broken any limbs or endure any other physical injuries. There is also a significant component of educating the public through tours to promote responsible tourism and conservation in Thailand. Show more

What is the rationale behind the two-meter rule when approaching gibbons at the Project?

The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project ensures that visitors do not approach the gibbons closer than two meters as a method of ensuring the animals' well-being is not disturbed. Moreover, to prevent any transmission of diseases that can take place between humans and gibbons and protect visitors. The distance can also help to avoid any discomfort or stress due to human presence that the gibbons may encounter. Show more

How does the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project generate its income?

The Gibbon Rehabilitation Center becomes a desired tourist location due to its impressive work in preserving gibbons and raising awareness regarding their conservation. As per the Project's rules, the only revenue generated is through donations, tours, and souvenir merchandise from visitors and the center's shops. By selling souvenirs, visitors can contribute to the conservation of Gibbons by protecting their habitat within the Center. Show more

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