Sponsor a civet or binturong ambassador!
Have you ever dreamed of adopting a civet? Your chance is finally here!
We are thrilled to announce that, in partnership with Cikananga Wildlife Center, we are officially launching a joint civet and binturong Ambassador Programme. This gives you the unique opportunity to directly support the conservation and welfare of civets and binturong in South East Asia with your donation. Whether that means funding favourite fruit treats or supporting essential lifelong veterinary care, your support makes a direct and valuable impact.
What's more, each adoption and gift helps The Civet Project Foundation to tackle the horrific trades that threaten civets and binturong in the wild - such as the illegal pet trade that resulted in Pepper finding her way to Cikananga Wildlife Center.
Hidden deep within Indonesia’s lush rainforests lives a family of secretive small carnivores: the viverrids. While Indonesia boasts 11 incredible species, many are under growing threat from human activity. The illegal wildlife trade continues to harvest wild civets and binturongs for wild meat, civet coffee production, traditional medicine, and illegal pet-keeping. Victims of this trade often find safety in rescue centres, where passionate care teams dedicate themselves to their recovery. But for many residents, the trauma they've faced means returning to the wild isn't an option, making long-term sanctuary care their only lifeline.
That’s where our Ambassador Programme comes in. By sponsoring one of our long-term residents at Cikananga Wildlife Center, you step directly into their story, funding everything from their favourite daily treats to specialised medical care.
Meet our three extraordinary ambassadors leading the way…
Meet the ambassadors!
Oreo - Asian palm civet
I’m Oreo and I’m an Asian palm civet. I love a tasty treat – especially snake fruit, with its scaly skin that makes getting to the soft flesh a fun challenge! I was once kept as an illegal pet, but now I’m cared for at Cikananga. I’m quite shy, but curiosity gets the better of me when my keepers bring out treats and enrichment. They’re helping me rediscover my wild side and encouraging my natural behaviours with the hope that one day I might return to the wild.
Pepper - Binturong
I’m Pepper and I’m a binturong. I like nothing better than soaking up the morning sun. I’m also a foodie – watermelon and apples are my go-to treats, but guava? No thanks! I was once a pet, kept illegally alongside another binturong. Now I’m getting older, and some say I can be a little bossy and noisy, but that’s just because I know what I want! The Cikananga team takes extra special care of me to keep me comfortable and feeling my best.
Novi - Small Indian civet
I’m Novi and I’m a small Indian civet. I love cosying down in the boxes meant for foraging, so my keepers have to top up the material regularly! I’m partial to boiled eggs, but banana is not on my menu – bleugh! I was once kept as an illegal pet in terrible conditions, but now I’m safe at Cikananga. I’m older and have limited sight, so my keepers take special care to make sure I can find my way around. This means I’ll stay here for the rest of my life.
Why adopt a civet?
Adopting Oreo, Pepper or Novi is the best way for you to have a real, tangible impact on civet and binturong conservation and welfare.
By adopting an ambassador, your money goes directly into helping to house, feed and care for these individuals while also supporting wider efforts to curb the threats like illegal wildlife trade, and bringing others like them into rescue centres. When you adopt, you will receive bespoke communications and updates directly from The Civet Project and Cikananga team about your ambassador and our conservation efforts.
Final note: about our partnership
The Civet Project team is thrilled to be able to work with Cikananga Wildlife Center, to support the ongoing amazing work they do. Together, we will work towards improving protection, conservation and welfare for civets and binturong in Indonesia. If you would like to support the welfare of any of the long term residents at Cikananga, please sign up below!
About Cikananga Wildlife Center
Located in the rainforests of West Java, Indonesia, Cikananga Wildlife Center (Yayasan Cikananga Konservasi Terpadu - YCKT) has been dedicated to native wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation for 25 years.
Rescue and rehabilitation: they rescue and care for hundreds of animals impacted by the illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict.
Endangered species recovery: they run the Cikananga Conservation Breeding Center (CCBC) to safeguard endangered and critically endangered endemic Indonesian species.
Community and education: Empowers local communities through sustainable agriculture projects (PPBC), school programmes, workshops, and educational internships.
Learn more about Cikananga’s work at www.cikanangawildlifecenter.com
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