LCTW (Wildlife Rescue Center)

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4.8

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6

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Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife (LCTW) works with authorities and individuals to rescue, rehabilitate and release as many animals as possible.

 We are Lao PDR's first multi species rescue, conservation and education nonprofit; uniquely placed to address the crisis driving the rapid decline of many endangered species. Our mission is to eradicate the illegal wildlife trade and improve wildlife education and welfare in Lao PDR. 

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 We are Lao PDR's first multi species rescue, conservation and education nonprofit; uniquely placed to address the crisis driving the rapid decline of many endangered species. Our mission is to eradicate the illegal wildlife trade and improve wildlife education and welfare in Lao PDR. 

Founded in 2018,  Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife (LCTW) took over the national zoo and has begun turning it into a wildlife rescue center. 

We run a multi-species wildlife center in Asia's hotspot for trafficking, just north of Lao PDR's capital Vientiane. We work with authorities to investigate wildlife crime and rescue animals of any species, with an aim to rehabilitate and release wherever possible. 

Any animals deemed unsuitable for release are offered world-class care and refuge in our wildlife sanctuary. 

Our goal for all rescued animals is to rehabilitate and release them back into protected areas in Lao PDR. Many of the species that come to us are endangered and are on the of brink extinction, so every rescue counts. 

However, one of the tragic realities of the illegal wildlife trade is that the damage done to animals is often irreversible and the health or behavioural problems caused,  often mean the animals can never be released back into the wild. This is where our wildlife sanctuary and education projects come in. We work closely with our volunteers to support our mission and grow our impact, offering ethical no-animal-contact experiences, ensuring that wildlife stays wild in instinct. 

One of the most amazing things about LCTW is that our work is so multi-faceted, ranging from advocacy to on the ground rescue work and we want you to join us. 


Contact Person

Amber Flewitt

Spoken languages: English
  Excellent response rate

LCTW (Wildlife Rescue Center) reviews

Naqueasha Pope rating4.4

2024 at Wildlife Veterinary Assistant

I think my experience is Lao was once in a lifetime. I learned so much. I was only there for about 2 weeks I wish I would’ve booked a longer stay. Everyone was very nice and informative. Even if you’re an introvert like myself I think that LCTW really brung me out of my shell in some ways. I ...
Silouane Vongkhamchanh rating5.0

2023 at Husbandry & Enrichment Experience

Je ne suis resté qu'une semaine à LCTW. C'était ma première expérience humanitaire en tant que volontaire. Une semaine m'a suffit pour apprécié les personnes et les animaux mais aussi à comprendre l'enjeux du centre et pourquoi notre aide est importante. La description de la mission que vous ...
Jenny Edwards rating5.0

2020 at Husbandry & Enrichment Experience

We spent a month at LCTW and loved it ! The staff were welcoming, helpful and inclusive and the other volunteers were great fun, hard working and a pleasure to work with them as part of a team. The work was an interesting daily mix of working with the animals, helping to improve their environment, ...
Volunteering as vet student for an internship in early 2020. I volunteered at the Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife for 2 months in early 2020 as part of my internships to complete my 11th semester studying veterinary medicine. All staff, especially the locals, were very friendly and I was able ...
Jaigar O'Neill rating5.0

2020 at Husbandry & Enrichment Experience

Hands down the best volunteering experience I’ve had! I spent three weeks with the LCTW team in early 2020 and I couldn’t recommend it more to anyone who’d like to meet like-minded people, learn about Lao wildlife and the threats they face, and contribute to LCTW’s conservation efforts. ..
Shelly Donohue rating4.8

2020 at Vet nurse/technician

It was as awesome experience! The people, food, and atmosphere were great. I enjoyed working with all of the staff and other volunteers at LCTW and I felt like my project and work supported the organization's goals and missions making an important impact. It was also really rewarding to be able ...

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