Listen to the sounds of the wild

River Safari Nam Hoi An is the largest river safari wildlife conservation park in Vietnam today. Photo: MA

Happy home of all creatures

A “miniature Amazon” right in the middle of the white sand of Quang Nam. Visitors to River Safari - located in the entertainment and cultural experience complex VinWonders Nam Hoi An will meet thousands of “residents” living peacefully on unique oases.

Herds of zebras leisurely graze, oryxes rest their heads on each other and sleep peacefully under the tree canopy, the king of the jungle strides majestically, a family of swans swim happily... A lively and liberal scene in a tropical land like Vietnam.

River Safari Nam Hoi An becomes the largest river safari wildlife conservation park in Vietnam, with 55 animal species and nearly 900 individuals.

Along the riverbank, there are 4 main wild habitats with many rare animals that are extinct in the wild, on the world conservation list such as Bengal tigers, lions, scimitar-horned oryx, spiral-horned antelope, rhinos...

After nearly 6 years of operation, River Safari Nam Hoi An has now become a true “home” for rare and wild animals. In August last year, this place was officially recognized as a rescue and treatment center for wild animals across the country.

In just the first 2 months of 2024, the zoo was trusted by Pu Mat National Forest to hand over more than 1,500 animals of 37 species including parrots, monitor lizards, pythons... with a relief distance of up to 1,500km.

Previously, River Safari received from Quang Ninh 27 individuals of meerkats, wallabies, giant capybaras... that were illegally hunted, smuggled, and kept in unsuitable living environments, leading to many health and behavioral problems... Up to now, these animals have completely recovered and integrated into the "River Safari Nam Hoi An house".

Ms. Tran Thi Ngoc Giau, General Manager of VinWonders Nam Hoi An, said that after nearly 6 years of investment and efforts to build a rescue and conservation center, River Safari is ready to provide the best living conditions both physically and mentally for wild animals.

Wild members not only get to live and work according to a scientific schedule and regime, but can also "find a mate" and create new families.

Hundreds of F1 generation members of lions, tigers, bears, antelopes, black swans, etc. are living proof of the happy atmosphere at the first river-based zoo in Vietnam.

Ecotourism associated with biodiversity

In Vietnam, biodiversity-based tourism has become almost the main factor attracting tourists. For privately run tourism sites, biodiversity conservation and protection is not only a local responsibility, but also an international value in terms of conservation of rare animals and the natural environment.

The F1 generations of many rare animal species were born at River Safari Nam Hoi An. Photo: MA

Mr. John Kiely Beebe Harris - representative of USAID in Vietnam said that ecotourism goes hand in hand with protecting nature and culture. This also means protecting the future.

Biodiversity is recognized as an important natural capital for tourism development in Vietnam. According to statistics from the Institute for Tourism Development Research, national parks and reserves in Vietnam currently attract more than 30% of annual tourists.

Currently, in addition to River Safari Nam Hoi An, Quang Nam has calculated the story of planning for in-situ conservation and translocation of rare species and genetic resources of the province.

Along with the wildlife rescue facility at River Safari Nam Hoi An, there will be the Cu Lao Cham Wildlife Rescue Center and the Song Thanh National Park Animal Rescue Center.

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Quang Nam has great potential for tourism in all forms, in which promoting the development of tourism products associated with forest ecosystems as well as natural landscapes is being carefully calculated.

In the recently announced master plan of Quang Nam, the calculation of preserving ecological diversity associated with tourism development has been proposed.

In particular, the development of eco-tourism and resorts will contribute to raising awareness of local people and tourists about natural, cultural, historical, resource and environmental values.

Ecotourism will include conservation, local economic development and environmental education. The principle of ecotourism is to minimize the impact on the environment, build environmental awareness as well as build authentic experiences.

Quang Nam also considers creating a legal basis to seek investment from the state, organizations, individuals and tourism units both domestically and internationally to develop ecotourism in each locality. In particular, biodiversity conservation will be integrated into programs and plans of the tourism industry and other economic sectors.

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