Happy home of all species
A "miniature Amazon" right in the middle of the white sands of Quang Nam province. Visitors to River Safari - located within the VinWonders Nam Hoi An entertainment and cultural experience complex - will meet thousands of "residents" living peacefully on unique islands.
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 has become the largest river-based wildlife conservation and safari park in Vietnam, home to 55 animal species and nearly 900 individual animals.
Along the riverbanks are four main wildlife habitats with many rare and extinct animals on the world 's conservation list, such as Bengal tigers, lions, scimitar-horned antelopes, spiral-horned antelopes, rhinoceroses, etc.
After nearly 6 years of operation, River Safari Nam Hoi An has now become a true “home” for rare and wild animals. Last August, 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 27 individuals of ground squirrels, wallabies, giant capybaras, etc., from Quang Ninh province . These animals had been illegally hunted, smuggled, and kept in unsuitable environments, leading to various health and behavioral problems. To date, these animals have fully recovered and integrated into the "River Safari Nam Hoi An home."
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 animals not only have stable living conditions and follow a scientific schedule and diet, but they can also "form relationships" 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, tourism destinations linked to biodiversity have become a major draw for tourists. For privately operated resorts, biodiversity conservation and protection is not only a local responsibility but, more broadly, represents an international value in the conservation of rare animals and the natural environment.
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 a crucial natural asset for the development of the tourism industry in Vietnam. According to statistics from the Institute for Tourism Development Research, national parks and nature reserves in Vietnam currently attract more than 30% of the country's annual tourists.
Currently, in addition to River Safari Nam Hoi An, Quang Nam has considered 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.
Even in the recently published master plan of Quang Nam province, calculations for preserving biodiversity in conjunction with tourism development have been included.
In particular, the requirement to develop ecotourism and resort tourism will contribute to raising awareness among local people and tourists about the 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 is also considering 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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