Our mission is to help those illegally captive gibbons to have their freedoms once again.

Building Knowledge from the Ground Up

Gibbon reintroduction remains a relatively novel aspect of the conservation movement, as well as unexplored territory for researchers worldwide. At the Gibbon Reintroduction Project (GRP), we have spent over 30 years experimenting with various methods of reintroducing gibbons into the wild. Each reintroduction offers a chance to learn, as every gibbon comes from a unique and often heartbreaking background. Our groundbreaking discoveries from fieldwork provide us with invaluable lessons that contribute to the future rehabilitation and release of these lovely species.

Sharing Our Knowledge and Efforts

One of the most effective ways to combat the illegal use of gibbons is to eliminate demand, both for the illicit tourism industry and the pet trade. By educating visitors at our Center for Conservation Education and Fund-Raising, the GRP aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by captive gibbons and the role tourism plays in the demand for baby gibbons.

Reintroducing Gibbons in Areas Where They No Longer Exist

Our goal is to repopulate the last remaining rainforest in Phuket-Khao Pra Theaw Non-Hunting Area (Department of National Park, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation). Gibbons were hunted to extinction in Phuket over 40 years ago. We also aim to reintroduce gibbons to our second release site in the far north of Thailand, Pang Champee, where gibbons have been absent for decades.