Receipt and care
In 2025, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park (Quang Tri) continues to synchronously implement activities to receive, rescue, care for, manage, check health and relet wild animals in accordance with the law, contributing to biodiversity conservation and restoration of species in the natural environment.
In 2025, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park rescued 114 wildlife individuals, including 71 individuals transferred from 2024, 42 newly received individuals and 1 reproducing individual in the conservation process. These individuals were mainly handed over by functional agencies or voluntarily handed over by people.
Immediately after receiving, animals are prepared for management records, initial health checks, quarantine isolation and appropriate care and treatment measures according to professional procedures. Care, monitoring and health checks are carried out regularly and systematically, in order to ensure physical condition and limit the risk of epidemics during rescue farming.
During the year, the Park Management Board coordinated with the Vietnam National Wildlife Conservation Center (FOUR PAWS Viet) and the Center for Conservation of Nature and Development (CCD) to organize periodic health checks and vaccinations for 7 tiger individuals and some other rescue individuals.
Professional activities such as clinical examination, tests, ultrasound, endoscopy and physical status monitoring are fully implemented, contributing to improving the quality of rescue work.
Still many challenges
In parallel with rescue and care work, the Park Management Board has organized the re-release of wild animals to the natural environment for individuals who fully meet the conditions according to regulations.
In 2025, 46 wildlife individuals were re-released back to the natural environment at Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. The re-release was carried out based on assessing health status, adaptability, choosing a location suitable for the ecological habits of each species, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
Besides the achieved results, there were 7 rescue individuals who failed due to poor health or severe injuries. The summary shows that the rate of successful rescue reached over 93%, reflecting the effectiveness of rescue work and close coordination between relevant forces.
According to Mr. Tran Ngoc Anh - Director of the Center for Rescue, Conservation and Development of Organisms under Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, last year the unit still faced many difficulties due to fluctuations in organizational structure and personnel that have not been fully consolidated, while funding for rescue activities is still limited. Infrastructure serving wildlife conservation and rescue has also not fully met practical requirements.
Stepping into 2026, the Management Board of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park continues to identify rescue, care, management and re-release of wildlife as key tasks associated with the goal of sustainable biodiversity conservation.
Based on the results achieved, the unit will strengthen coordination with functional agencies, local authorities and professional organizations to restore species populations and protect the natural values of the National Park for the long term.
