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Spend a full day with Wildlife Alliance at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre, gaining rare access to rescued wildlife and their caretakers. Discover Cambodia’s critical conservation work firsthand through close animal encounters not open to the general public.
Spend a full day with Wildlife Alliance at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre, gaining rare access to rescued wildlife and their caretakers. Discover Cambodia’s critical conservation work firsthand through close animal encounters not open to the general public.
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Operated by Wildlife Alliance · Thmor Sor, Takéo Province
Located just outside Phnom Penh at Preah Monivong Mao Tse Toung Blvd (245), the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre is a rare sanctuary for Cambodia’s most vulnerable wildlife. Operated by Wildlife Alliance, this center is home to over 1,400 rescued animals, many survivors of trafficking, injury, and exploitation. The Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre Behind the Scenes Tour offers an immersive, full-day experience that goes beyond the usual visitor path by granting exclusive access to off-limits enclosures and rehabilitation areas.
Your day begins with a convenient pick-up from central Phnom Penh, followed by a brief stop at a local market to gather fresh fruit for the animals. The highlight early on is hand-feeding female elephants, where you’ll witness specialized care such as the adjustment of Chhouk’s prosthetic foot, a testament to the center’s commitment to individual animal welfare. This tour uniquely allows guests into tiger dens and the nursery, places rarely open to the public, creating opportunities to meet clouded leopards, gibbons, otters, and baby macaques up-close.
Amid the heat of the day, the tour offers a break with a hearty Cambodian lunch, fresh coconut water, and time to relax in the shade—perfect preparation for an afternoon of intimate animal encounters and behind-the-scenes insights. Expert guides share the stories behind each rescue, painting a clear picture of the illegal wildlife trade’s impact and the long path to rehabilitation.
Wildlife Alliance dedicates 100% of the tour proceeds to direct animal care, ensuring your visit contributes meaningfully to conservation efforts in Cambodia. The small-group format fosters a personal atmosphere and fosters deep connections between visitors and the wildlife. For anyone interested in a hands-on, ethical wildlife experience near Phnom Penh, this tour delivers both education and inspiration with a practical, impactful approach.
easy.
8–9 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires standing and walking up to 20 minutes intermittently throughout the day.
Yes, a half-day highlights tour is available, typically in the morning until about 12 or 1 PM. While it covers major activities, there are no discounts as the tours fund critical animal care.
The tour involves some walking and standing in warm conditions and is recommended for guests who can manage moderate activity. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
The center provides water, fans, and air-conditioned transport. Rain gear is recommended during monsoon season; heavy rain may affect some activities.
Yes, a traditional Cambodian lunch with fresh coconut water is provided, accommodating dietary needs upon request.
100% of tour proceeds go directly to the animals' rescue and care, supporting ongoing anti-trafficking and rehabilitation projects across Cambodia.
Photography is welcome, but flash and close contact are discouraged to avoid stressing the animals.
Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre was established as a critical facility to care for animals rescued by the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team from illegal traffickers and harm.
Wildlife Alliance’s work combats the illegal wildlife trade by rescuing animals and fostering rehabilitation, with tours directly funding care and habitat preservation.
Wildlife Alliance is a Cambodia-based conservation organization operating from Thmor Sor in Takéo Province. The organization offers guided experiences that connect visitors with wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts. The two main experiences available are the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre Behind the Scenes Tour and the Wildlife Release Station in Koh Kong's Cardamom Mountains. Visitors on the Phnom Tamao tour gain exclusive access to areas normally closed to the public, meet rescued animals, and learn the stories behind their rescue and care. The Wildlife Release Station trip takes visitors into protected forest in the Cardamom Mountains to observe rehabilitation and release work for animals rescued from trafficking, and experience remote natural surroundings and local hospitality. Each visit supports ongoing conservation activities through entrance fees and donations, and provides educational context about wildlife trafficking and rehabilitation processes. Wildlife Alliance collaborates with rescue centres and protected area staff to coordinate safe, supervised visitor access; trained guides accompany guests to ensure animal welfare and adherence to site protocols. For travelers seeking meaningful, educational wildlife experiences in Cambodia, these trips offer close encounters with rescued animals while emphasizing responsible tourism practices. All visits are organized with attention to safety, animal welfare, and conservation impact. Wildlife Alliance’s location in Takéo Province provides convenient access to Phnom Tamao, and connections to Koh Kong for release-station visits make these programs practical options for visitors based in or traveling around southern Cambodia. Booking details, schedules, and entry information are available through The Adventure Collective listing and centre staff.
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