Zoo Animal Welfare

Zoo Slow Loris Confiscation and Rehabilitation

Confiscated slow lorises from the illegal pet trade require specialist rehabilitation care that may take years before welfare needs are adequately met.

Key Facts

Slow lorises confiscated from the pet trade have typically had teeth cut, causing lifelong feeding difficulties
Many pet-kept lorises are severely nutritionally deficient from inappropriate diets
Confiscated animals often show chronic stress from inappropriate handling and environment
Little Fireface Project in Indonesia is the primary rehabilitation centre for slow lorises
Release to the wild is rarely possible for severely imprinted or physically compromised animals

Welfare Considerations

Slow lorises confiscated from the pet trade carry lasting welfare harm from tooth-cutting, poor nutrition, stress, and human imprinting. Rehabilitation is complex and lengthy, and many animals will never be suitable for release. Specialist care that meets their complex nocturnal, dietary, and social needs provides the best welfare outcome for these animals. Each confiscated loris represents a welfare crime that begins at capture.

What You Can Do

Never share or engage with slow loris viral videos which drive pet trade demand
Report suspected slow loris trade to CITES and local authorities
Donate to the Little Fireface Project supporting slow loris rehabilitation in Indonesia
Support habitat protection in slow loris range countries
Educate others that slow lorises cannot be humanely kept as pets