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Wanicare Foundation

Dedicated to protect wildlife & nature. Working from the Cikananga Wildlife Center in West Java, Indonesia to rescue, release and protect animals.

Wanicare rescues wildife at the Cikanaga Wildlife Center on West Java and we support different programs throughout Indonesia. Today we take care of over 450 rescued wild animals that came to us after illegal trading, from conflict area's, from private zoo's etc. We offer professional medical care, active rehabilitation, targeted programs and build proper enclosures to ensure the wellbeing of the

animals and strive to release all wild animals back to their natural habitat. We run different programs and solely run on volunteers and donations. Do you want to help, donate or volunteer? Send us a message through Facebook or [email protected]. www.wanicare.com

20/04/2026

✨ We’re Hiring! ✨

Cikananga Wildlife Center is looking for a dedicated and passionate a conservation educator to join our team! 🌿🐾

📋 Qualifications and responsibilities:
Check the details at the link below: https://www.cikanangawildlifecenter.com/wildlife-conservation-opportunities/vacancy/

📍Location: PPS Cikananga, Sukabumi Regency, West Java
📅 Application Deadline: April 24th, 2026
📧 Send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Subject: Conservation Educator Application - [Your Name]

Join us and make an impact on wildlife conservation! 🌱

04/04/2026

World Civet Day!
Today on World Civet Day, we want to raise awareness and shine a spotlight on civets and the important role they play in keeping forests healthy.

By eating fruits and spreading seeds, civets help new plants grow and forests regenerate. They also help control insect and small animal populations, keeping ecosystems balanced.

But civets face threats from poaching and the illegal wildlife trade. In our work, we see the direct impact of this. Cikananga currently cares for three civets that were poached and kept as pets!

Protect civets, protect forests, protect life.

Help save and protect civets! They are not pets and belong in the wild, where they play an important role in keeping ecosystems balanced.

25/03/2026

A Great Fundraising initiative of Students from Yuverta Helmond!

Hello friends, we are students of Yuverta Helmond, focusing on Wildlife Management. We are currently in our second year and taking a class about working in a wildlife sanctuary.
The focus of this class is Cikananga. Cikananga is a non-governmental and non-profit organization in Indonesia that houses various types of wild animals and strives to take care of them as best as possible.
They need support to be able to care for their animals optimally. To this end, our entire class will be walking 15 km between Geldrop and Heeze stations, Netherlands.

We are now asking for your help; you can do so by using the QR code or copying the following link:https://www.geef.nl/nl/actie/sponsor-actie-tweedejaars-wildlife-management/donateurs

16/03/2026

An Amazing Job opertunity at Cikananga Wildlife Center!
We’re hiring! 🌿

Cikananga Wildlife Center is currently seeking a highly committed and compassionate Animal Welfare Manager to join our team.

Interested?
Check this link
https://www.cikanangawildlifecenter.com/wildlife-conservation-opportunities/vacancy/
Or check the link in our bio for full details on qualifications and responsibilities.

📍 Location: PPS Cikananga, Sukabumi Regency, West Java
📅 Application deadline: 11 April 2026
📧 Please send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected] and [email protected]
Subject: Animal Welfare Manager – [Your Name]

Become part of our mission and help shape better futures for wildlife.

www.cikanangawildlifecenter.com⁠

14/03/2026

Rescue Update 🦜
22 Confiscated Animals, who are happily in save hands now and placed in the care of Cikananga Wildlife Rescue Center!

On Thursday evening the 12th of March 2026, the 22 rescued birds arrived safely at Cikananga. The animals received include 2 Common Hill Mynas, 8 Black-capped Lories, 1 Purple-naped Lory, 3 Dusky Lories, 1 Red Lory, 1 Sunset Lorikeet, 4 Sulphur-crested Cockatoos, 1 Tanimbar Cockatoo, and 1 Black Lory. These animals were confiscated by the Directorate General of Law Enforcement (Gakkum) of the Ministry of Forestry.

Based on the available information, the animals are originate from Eastern Indonesia and have been kept as pets for more than seven years.

Following their arrival, each individual underwent an initial health assessment. They are now housed and being cared for in the quarantine facility, where they will receive close monitoring and dedicated care as they begin their recovery and adaptation process.

With proper rehabilitation and the best possible care, it is the hope that one day these individuals will have the chance to return to their natural habitats in the wild. 🦜🌿

10/03/2026

We’re hiring! 🌿

Cikananga Wildlife Center is currently looking for a passionate and dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to join our team as soon as possible and help support our volunteer program.

Interested?
Check the link https://www.cikanangawildlifecenter.com/wildlife-conservation-opportunities/vacancy/
for full details on the qualifications and responsibilities.

📍 Location: PPS Cikananga, Sukabumi Regency, West Java
📅 Application deadline: 18 March 2026
📧 Please send your CV and cover letter to:
[email protected]
Subject: Volunteer Coordinator Application – [Your Name]

Become part of our mission and help make a difference for wildlife!

09/03/2026

RESCUE UPDATE 🐒
Last week, on Monday, 2 March 2026, a very young Javan Surili (Presbytis comata), came into the care of Cikananga Wildlife Center. This little one was translocated to Cikananga the forestry department (BBKSDA West Java).

The juvenile was first discovered by local residents in South Bogor, where it was found behind a residential garden. It is suspected that the young surili had fallen from a tree and became separated from its family.
After the community reported the situation, the team of BBKSDA West Java safely rescued and transported the young primate to Cikananga Wildlife Center for further care.

During the initial medical examination by the vet team of Cikananga Wildlife Center, the young surili was found to be in stable condition with no visible external injuries, weighing 1.4 kg. Although physically stable, a primate at such a young age means it still needs intensive and around the clock care, close monitoring, and rehabilitation to support its natural development.

We are very grateful to the community members who chose to report the animal rather than keep it. Their decision and quick action gave this young individual a second chance to grow up safely and with the specialized care it needs.

Now the journey of recovery and rehabilitation begins. With patience, proper care, and time, we hope this little Javan Surili will grow strong and one day return to the forest where it belongs. 🌿

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27/02/2026

We are incredibly grateful for an amazing donation from the Dutch company Mother’s Earth! Mothers Earth

Mother’s Earth creates eco-friendly, plant-based laundry and cleaning products, such as biodegradable laundry strips and dishwasher sheets, helping to reduce plastic waste and harmful chemicals, while also supporting people and animal charities with every purchase.

Thanks to their generosity, we received a donation of €2,000 along with free laundry strips, which we will bring with us to Cikananga Wildlife Center in March, when we go over there again. The laundry strips can be used for example in the Cikananga Animal Clinic.

This wonderful contribution will support the Cikananga Sustainability Farming Program (PPBC), who provides healthy organic food for all animals at Cikananga, as well as the care and housing of confiscated wild animals undergoing rehabilitation in Cikananga with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into the wild. 🐾🌱

To everyone at Mother’s Earth: thank you so much for your trust and support. We will ensure your donation is put to the very best use!

25/02/2026

Exciting news!
We are very happy to share that four primates previously cared for by Cikananga Wildlife Center, have been successfully translocated to The Aspinall Foundation (.official) in Ciwidey: one Javan Langur, one Siamang, one Surili, and one Javan Gibbon.

At their new location, they will continue their rehabilitation process, form bonds with others of their own species, and hopefully one day, return to the wild where they belong!

True conservation is built on collaboration. Thank you to The Aspinall Foundation for the incredible work you do for wildlife. Together we give them a second chance🌿
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06/02/2026

💚 THANK YOU for your amazing support! 💚
We are incredibly grateful to share that we have raised €3,768 through our campaign page and bank donations. It is heartwarming to see how many people supported the rebuilding of the Cikananga greenhouse after it was completely destroyed by a fallen tree.
The amount raised is even more than we initially asked for, which is wonderful and very welcome. As rebuilding has begun, we can already see that the costs are higher than first estimated, so this extra support truly helps.

Unfortunately, just one day after the greenhouse was hit, another large tree fell onto our cassowary enclosures. While the damage there was less severe, part of the fencing needs to be replaced, and a small portion of the raised funds will be used for this as well.

Thanks to your support, we were able to start rebuilding the greenhouse quickly. The construction team is working hard, and we hope the greenhouse will be fully up and running again very soon 🌱 And helping us again to provide healthy, organic food for all the animals at the Cikananga Wildlife Center.

Thank you once again for your generosity and kind messages after the devastating storm. Your support means so much to all of us and the animals 💚

We’ll keep you updated right here on our social media channels.

02/02/2026

Young Sun bear Chiko, Indra and Mayu are taking their next big steps 🐻

Indra and Mayu have now been successfully introduced to each other in their new enclosure at Cikananga Wildlife Center, and they haven’t stopped playing since the very first moment they met. They can finally climb, dig and explore together like young bears should.

A few days ago, Chiko also moved into his new enclosure right next to them, starting with a visual introduction. He has been busy exploring every corner of his new space, while Indra and Mayu are still getting used to the presence of their little neighbour, they carefully watch him from their platform.

With time and patience, we hope they will adapt to each other and eventually share their enclosures together.

An incredibly important step for these young bears social developments, as they were taken from their mothers way too young!

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