our story

The Wildlife Conservation and Prevention Organization (WCPO) began with a simple commitment: to help wildlife in need and give vulnerable animals a second chance. As a small organization in Cambodia, we began our work with limited resources, helping wildlife that were sick, injured, abandoned, or otherwise in need of care. We provided medical care, food, temporary shelter, and rehabilitation whenever we could. Through this work, we learned that rescuing an animal is only the beginning. Some animals need time to recover from injuries, while others need rehabilitation to regain strength, natural behaviors, and the skills needed to live independently. Some may eventually be suitable for return to the wild, while others may require continued care because release would not be safe or appropriate. We also became increasingly concerned about the suffering of monkeys that have been kept as pets and later abandoned. Some have experienced neglect, injury, inappropriate human interaction, or other conditions that can make independent survival in the wild difficult without proper rehabilitation. These experiences led us to develop plans for a Primate Rehabilitation Center. Our goal is to create a safe and appropriate place where rescued primates can receive medical care, recover, develop natural behaviors, and be carefully assessed for their future. When an animal is healthy and capable of surviving independently, we hope to support a responsible return to an appropriate natural environment. When an animal cannot safely return to the wild, we want to provide the care and protection it needs. Our work is not limited to rescuing animals. We believe that protecting wildlife also involves education and community involvement. We want to help people understand that wild animals should be respected and protected, not treated as pets, entertainment, or a source of profit. WCPO remains a small organization, and we are building our work step by step. We do not have the resources of a large conservation institution, and we have not yet received grant funding. Our work has depended on the dedication of our team and the generosity of people who believe that wildlife deserves compassion and protection. Despite our limitations, we continue to do what we can for animals in need. The need for wildlife assistance has shown us that we need to build greater capacity, better facilities, and stronger support for our rehabilitation work. Our journey is still beginning. With the support of people who care about wildlife, we hope to grow responsibly, strengthen our rehabilitation work, and give more vulnerable animals a genuine second chance. We are small, but our commitment to wildlife is strong.

Rescue. Rehabilitate. Release. Give Wildlife a Second Chance.