This
centre was established in 1989 by the Department of Wildlife and
National Parks. A base for the Elephant Relocation Team which started in
1974.
Being the only centre in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to locating,
subduing, translucent problem elephants from areas where their habitats
are constantly being encroached by plantations, to Malaysia's National
Parks such as Taman Negara.
Over
the past 25 years the strong team has helped to prevent the further
decline of the elephant population by relocating more than 300 wild
elephants!
Kuala Gandah also aims to promote public awareness of the elephant's
plight in Malaysia and to support research into elephant translocation
and conservation. It also aims to educate the public about the
importance of habitat and environmental preservation.
(Day
Trip)