KOH KONG ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Return to the Wild: Overnight at Wildlife Alliance’s Release Station in Koh Kong
An immersive stay in the Cardamom Mountains at Wildlife Alliance’s protected release site — a hands-on window into wildlife rehabilitation and rural Cambodian hospitality.
Return to the Wild: Overnight at Wildlife Alliance’s Release Station in Koh Kong.
Hidden in the Cardamom Mountains outside Koh Kong, the Wildlife Release Station is a purposeful retreat into protected forest where animals rescued from trafficking are rehabilitated and readied for release. The site trades comforts for close contact with a living conservation project: sandy trails, rain-fed streams, quiet canopy, and a small team working to return wildlife to the wild.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Protected Forest in the Cardamoms
The station sits within a protected stretch of Cardamom rainforest — expect remote, forested surroundings threaded by local sandy trails and rain‑fed streams that define the property and its daily rhythms.
Live Rehabilitation & Release
This is an active release site for animals rescued from illegal trafficking. Visitors gain direct insight into the rehabilitation process and may see wildlife up close before they are returned to the forest.
A Rustic, Genuine Cambodian Welcome
The Wildlife Release Station is not a luxury resort; instead it offers fresh air, quiet remoteness and the warmth of Cambodian hospitality amid a working conservation site.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
Days at the release station revolve around the forest and the animals in care. You follow local sandy trails into protected woodland, explore rain‑fed streams, observe the practical work of field staff and spend evenings in a remote, quiet setting — an experience built around conservation rather than hospitality luxuries.
THE PLACE
Protected Forest in the Cardamoms
The station sits within a protected stretch of Cardamom rainforest — expect remote, forested surroundings threaded by local sandy trails and rain‑fed streams that define the property and its daily rhythms.
THE WORK
Live Rehabilitation & Release
This is an active release site for animals rescued from illegal trafficking. Visitors gain direct insight into the rehabilitation process and may see wildlife up close before they are returned to the forest.
THE STAY
A Rustic, Genuine Cambodian Welcome
The Wildlife Release Station is not a luxury resort; instead it offers fresh air, quiet remoteness and the warmth of Cambodian hospitality amid a working conservation site.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who might look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Expect forest trails and rain‑fed streams and a remote, rustic setting; plan for outdoor-appropriate clothing and footwear, insect protection and basic personal items suitable for a conservation field station.
This is a conservation site rather than a resort — anticipate simple facilities, quiet evenings and immersion in the natural surroundings rather than hotel-style amenities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who operates the Wildlife Release Station in Koh Kong?
The station is operated by Wildlife Alliance.
What kinds of wildlife will I see?
Visitors can see animals that are being rehabilitated prior to release; the operator notes you will not see tigers or elephants but may encounter other native species up close before release.
What are the stay durations and prices?
Rates are offered as one‑, two‑ and three‑night adventures: Adult one night $120, two nights $200, three nights $280; Child one night $50, two nights $75, three nights $100.
Are children allowed?
Yes — child pricing applies for ages 0–16, and adult pricing applies from age 17 and up.
What should I expect from accommodations and facilities?
The station is intentionally rustic and remote; it is described as an escape to nature rather than a five‑star resort, offering fresh air, quiet surroundings and simple amenities.
Where is the release station located?
The release station is situated in the Cardamom Mountains in Koh Kong Province.