Overview
The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP) is a volunteer-run conservation centre at the entrance to Khao Phra Thaeo National Park. It rehabilitates white-handed gibbons confiscated from the illegal pet trade, with the goal of releasing them back into the wild.
Highlights
- Gibbon Enclosures: Watch rescued gibbons in large forested enclosures as they relearn climbing and foraging skills.
- Education Centre: Displays explain the illegal wildlife trade, gibbon ecology, and the rehabilitation process.
- Forest Setting: The centre is surrounded by Phuket's last remaining primary rainforest.
History
Founded in 1992 by a Thai-Swedish couple, the GRP has successfully rehabilitated and released over 50 gibbons. It operates entirely on donations and volunteer support.
Visitor Tips
- Free entry: No admission fee, but donations are encouraged and directly fund rehabilitation.
- Morning visit: Gibbons are most active in the early morning.
- Duration: 30–60 minutes.