Wanicare Foundation

09/07/2026

RELEASE! Javan Hawk-eagle Beta returned to the wild! On 9 June Beta has returned to nature in Megamendung after an rehabilitation process at the Wildlife Center. Ahead of the release, Beta rehabilitated for months to regain strength and prepare for the wilderness. Now in his natural habitat, it's al about learning the landscape, finding prey, establishing a home range, and surviving without human assistance.

Currently the Cikananga field team is doing post-release monitoring, to helps us better understand Beta's adaptation, keep an eye out for Beta and learn how this species adapts to the Megamendung area. These observations are essential for evaluating the success of rehabilitation and improving Javan Hawk-eagle releases in the future.

Our sincere gratitude to Yayasan Paseban, the Ministry of Forestry, BBKSDA West Java, and other partners for their collaboration and commitment to Javan Hawk-eagle conservation.

08/06/2026

An amazing opportunity, working as Animal Welfare Manager at Cikananga Wildlife Center, Apply now!

We’re hiring! 🌿

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

Interested?
Check the link in our bio for full details on qualifications and responsibilities.

📍 Location: PPS Cikananga, Sukabumi Regency, West Java
📅 Application deadline: 15 June 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

22/05/2026

Cikananga Wildlife Center, together with the Forestry Department (BBKSDA) of West Java, conducted last week an awareness session in Tamanjaya Village, Ciemas District, focusing on the Javan leopard and the harmful impacts of snare traps on wildlife. The session was attended by local community representatives and forms part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen public awareness and understanding of wildlife conservation in areas surrounding forests.

Participants learned about the vital ecological role of the Javan leopard as an apex predator that helps maintain ecosystem balance. Discussions also highlighted the serious threat posed by snare traps, which injures wildlife badly or even kill wildlife!

Through activities like this, we encourage communities to actively support conservation efforts by avoiding the use of snares and reporting wildlife sightings or snare traps found in forest areas.

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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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