Siem Reap • Attraction
Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity
The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) is a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and breeding centre located in the forest near the Angkor temples. It focuses on protecting endangered Cambodian species including pileated gibbons, leopard cats, pangolins, and several rare bird and turtle species.
Overview
The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) is a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and breeding centre located in the forest near the Angkor temples. It focuses on protecting endangered Cambodian species including pileated gibbons, leopard cats, pangolins, and several rare bird and turtle species.
Highlights
- Guided Wildlife Tours: Expert-led tours introduce visitors to resident animals and their conservation stories.
- Gibbon Encounters: Rescued pileated gibbons — one of Cambodia's most charismatic endangered species.
- Breeding Programmes: Active captive breeding programmes for critically endangered species including giant ibis and Bengal florican.
History
Founded in 2003 by the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP), the ACCB operates in partnership with Cambodia's Ministry of Environment. It has released dozens of rehabilitated animals back into the wild and serves as an environmental education centre for Cambodian students.
Visitor Tips
- Tip 1: Guided tours run at fixed times (usually 09:00 and 13:00) — check the schedule in advance.
- Tip 2: Located on the road to the temples, making it easy to combine with a morning temple visit.
- Duration: 1–1.5 hours.