Zoo Animals

Zoo Slow Loris Confiscation Care

Confiscated slow lorises from the illegal pet trade require specialist care that few facilities can provide, and post-confiscation welfare is a significant challenge.

Key Facts

Confiscated lorises often have clipped teeth, requiring veterinary dental assessment and treatment
Many confiscated animals cannot be released due to disease risk, habituation and lost wild skills
The Kukang Rescue Programme in Indonesia provides specialist confiscated loris care
Behavioural rehabilitation for lorises requires months to years to develop appropriate wild behaviour
Social housing of multiple lorises requires careful management as they are solitary in the wild

Welfare Considerations

Confiscated loris care represents a welfare obligation created by the illegal trade. Specialist facilities providing appropriate habitat, diet and social management are essential for post-confiscation welfare.

What You Can Do

Support the Little Fireface Project and Kukang Rescue Programme
Never purchase slow lorises or support businesses trading in them
Report slow loris social media content to platforms and to TRAFFIC wildlife monitoring