From 2022 to 2024
Palawan Island, Philippines
The overall aim of this program was to improve the welfare of captive wild animals at the Palawan wildlife care center, by renovating outdated facilities and building new structures better suited to the physiological and behavioral needs of the residents.
The PWRCC, Palawan's only wildlife center, opened its doors in 1987 in Puerto Princesa. Every year, it takes in over 300 animals injured or seized by local authorities, rehabilitating and releasing the majority of them. Despite their best efforts, however, some animals are no longer fit to return to the wild, and just over 300 remain at the center today. However, the 1987 infrastructures have not really evolved and are no longer adapted to the growing number of animals passing through the center. Faced with a lack of human, material and financial resources, the center is unable to remedy the problem: aviaries too small, dilapidated facilities, unsanitary quarantine, lack of hygiene and safety, shortage of nursing staff, inability to respect the animals' physiological conditions, etc.
The current enclosure of Ming-Ming, one of the center's binturongs - Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Philippines. Credit: R. Perrucaud
One of our volunteers working on a renovation project - Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Philippines. Credit R. Gspann
In order to improve the welfare of the captive animals, and to facilitate the work of the center in its program of rehabilitation in the wild of certain species, ABConservation had signed a partnership with the PWRCC and the local government with the aim of :
The project relied mainly on the financial support of private individuals. Our team also worked on partnerships and sponsorships with companies for the purchase of building materials, as well as donations of veterinary equipment.
With the purchase of equipment via fundraising, we have been able to improve the living conditions of some of our boarders by renovating certain enclosures and building new ones that are larger and better adapted to their needs.
To achieve these objectives, a list of projects and initiatives has been drawn up:
An old eagle aviary being refurbished - Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Philippines. Credit: A. Debruille
Volunteers in action - Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Philippines. Credit R. Perrucaud
We had the help of various volunteers, notably Liezl, for 1 year from 2022 to 2023, Dimitri, from 2023 to 2024, then Olie in 2024. They dedicated their time to renovating the PWRCC, and were supported by volunteers from Palawan State University.
In addition, an international volunteer program began in October 2019 to boost support for the care center. This program has enabled both professionals and beginners to contribute their help, knowledge, experience and know-how essential to the smooth running of the work.
This program was the culmination of a friendship between PWRCC and ABConservation, driven by our two co-presidents, Pauline Kayser and Agathe Debruille. It could not have functioned without the dedication of PWRCC employees and ABConservation volunteers. A renovation committee was also set up in 2022 to meet the ever-increasing needs of the company.
Part of the PWRCC team - Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Philippines. Credit: R. Perrucaud
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