Training Centre for Veterinarians and Technicians
An on site training facility for veterinary
students and technicians will be provided
adjacent to the hospital. Cambodian and
visiting students will learn important veterinary
techniques and wildlife health care. The
centre will promote international recognition
of Cambodian conservation efforts and will
provide valuable training to Cambodian students.
Visitor
& Education Centre, Tours, Nature Trails
& Gift Shop
The Visitor's Centre will be designed architecturally
to reflect the culture and art of Cambodia.
The buildings will resemble a Cambodian
village selling arts and crafts of local
merchants and artisans along with wildlife
items and photographs in the gift shop.
The Education area will focus on the story
and culture of Cambodia and the diversity
of its wildlife. Photographs and written
materials regarding the landscape and the
wildlife of the area provide tourists with
important information about Cambodian wildlife
conservation efforts. Tours of the sanctuary
will include nature trails with viewing
areas of the homes of the resident species,
where tourists have the opportunity to see
elephants, tigers, leopards, bears and other
indigenous animals in natural settings.
Guided tours by Cambodian naturalists and
transportation by bicycle cart will also
be available.
Animal
Care & Maintenance Facility
A central area will contain barns and feed
storage facilities for dependent animals
as well as an animal care building for food
preparation and offices for animal care
staff. This area will be restricted to staff
and interns and will be under the direction
of a senior curator of animals. Cambodian
staff will be trained in the care and feeding
of permanent resident animals.
Transportation
Centre
A variety of local conveyances, including
bicycles and electric vehicles will be available
for public transportation
through the facility.
Water
Body & Waste Water Treatment
Whenever possible,development of CWS will
utilize environmentally responsible and
efficient systems.The Cambodia Wildlife
Sanctuary will include a number of lakes,
streams and ponds for the various animals.
Several of these will require water treatment
for the ongoing health of the animals in
the form of aeration by means of air injector
pumps and underwater diffuser systems. Lakeside
waterfalls will also enhance oxygen levels
of the lakes and provide for additional
circulation of the lake water. Additionally,
beneficial microorganisms and enzymes may
be introduced to maintain water quality.
The chemistry of the water will be checked
frequently to ensure a healthy environment.
Waste water from structures used by humans
will be disposed of by of septic and leach
field systems or other efficient plans currently
used in the area. Local contactors are consulted
and employed to provide the most efficient,
healthy, and environmentally sound systems.
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