Limbe Wildlife Centre, Wildlife rehabilitation center and sanctuary in Limbe, Cameroon
Limbe Wildlife Centre is a sanctuary and rehabilitation facility that cares for primates rescued from illegal trafficking in southwestern Cameroon. The center houses chimpanzees, gorillas, mandrills, and other species in spacious facilities designed for their recovery and well-being.
The center was founded in 1993 as a response to the growing problem of wildlife trafficking and abuse in the region. This project emerged from a partnership between the Cameroonian government and the Pandrillus Foundation, an organization dedicated to primate conservation.
The center works with schools and communities to help people understand why wildlife matters and how to live alongside these animals safely. These education programs show visitors how conservation efforts connect to daily life in the region.
Guided tours allow visitors to observe the animals and learn about their stories and recovery. It is best to arrive early in the day and wear sturdy shoes, as you will walk through outdoor areas to see the different enclosures.
Orphaned primates are not released into the wild; once vets and keepers have stabilised them physically and psychologically, they are integrated into existing groups in near-natural enclosures. The centre currently houses around 200 young monkeys. The 2009 NDR documentary Bama, der Gorillamann shows keeper Alfred Bama with the gorilla Nyango and the first footage of Cross River gorillas in the wild.
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