Pangolin rescue and rehabilitation is increasingly managed by specialist facilities. Welfare management during rehabilitation requires specialized diet and low-stress handling.
Pangolin rescue welfare requires the most careful possible management of animals that are inherently stress-sensitive and have highly specialized nutritional needs. The welfare case for rescue programs rather than long-term captive display is compelling - the goal of welfare-positive outcomes is release, not exhibition. Zoo funding of specialist rescue facilities is a more welfare-positive contribution than attempting zoo-based captive management.