Government of Meghalaya

Forests & Environment Department

Government of Meghalaya
Forests & Environment Department, Government of Meghalaya

Animal Rescue Centres

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State Veterinary & Recovery Centres

Rescued animals are dispatched to these core specialized rehabilitation and veterinary units for primary recovery.

  1. Umtrew, Ri Bhoi District

    Meghalaya State Zoo Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre

    Veterinary Care and Treatment for Wildlife Animals also handles Postmortem, Rehabilitation and Release

    SpecialtyVeterinary Care and Treatment for wildlife animals

  2. Shillong, East Khasi Hills

    Ka Phan Nonglait Park (erstwhile Lady Hydari Park) Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Unit

    Emergency wild animal rescue, veterinary isolation, and stabilization.

    SpecialtyAviary treatment & small wild feline rehabilitation

  3. Tura, West Garo Hills

    Tura Wildlife Rescue Unit

    Dedicated team for human-wildlife conflict rescue operations.

    SpecialtyReptile and primate emergency response

The Wildlife Samaritan Rescue Award

Meghalaya proudly honors the selfless contributions of local villagers, students, and citizens who step forward to protect animals in distress. Every year during the Wildlife Week Celebrations, scores of individuals are awarded this honor for fostering community-led Co-existence/ Rescuing Wild Life.

State Level Wildlife Crime Control unit

8 members
  • Chief Wildlife Warden. Meghalaya Forest Dept
  • Deputy Inspector General of Police (CID). Meghalaya Police
  • Chief Conservator of Forests, (Wildlife) Forest Dept
  • Conservator of Forests, Wildlife, Garo Hilis, Tura Forest Dept
  • Representative of Border Secutity Force (BSF), Meghalaya BSF
  • Representative of Customs Department, Meghalaya Customs
  • A representative of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, Government of India WCCB
  • Chief Conservator of Forests, (Territorial) Forest Dept

District Level Wildlife Crime Control Sub-unit

6 members
  • Conservator of Forests, (Territorial & Wildlife) of concerned region Forest Dept
  • Superintendent of Police (concerned District) Police
  • Divisional Forest Officer, Wildlife (concerned district) Forest Dept
  • Representatjve of Border Security Force (District level) BSF
  • Representative of Customs (District level) Customs
  • Representative of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, Government of India WCCB

Collaboration for Anti-Poaching – Wildlife Crime Control Bureau

  • Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
  • Meghalaya Police
  • Border Security Force (BSF)
  • Customs Department

Rescue Operations & Public Participation

Veterinary Care for Stump-tailed Macaque
Veterinary Care for Stump-tailed MacaqueAn Animal Husbandry & Veterinary (AH&Vety) Officer from the Jowai Veterinary Dispensary conducted a comprehensive medical checkup on a rescued stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides) undergoing treatment at the Rehabilitation Unit. The veterinary assessment included evaluating its overall physical condition, monitoring vital health indicators, screening for potential infections, and assessing its recovery from prior stress or injury to determine its readiness for rehabilitation and eventual reintroduction into its natural habitat.
Veterinary Care for Bengal Slow Loris which is rescued
Veterinary Care for Bengal Slow Loris which is rescuedThe Slow Loris was rescued by Shri. Lamphrangmi Phawa of Khliehriat West, East Jaintia Hills District in the evening of the 2nd June, 2026 after the Bengal Slow Loris enter the house of the rescuer and was later handed over to the Office of Jaintia Hills Wildlife Division.
Release of rescued Endangered Slow Loris back into wild; after thorough fitness check up by the AH& Vety Officer, Jowai Veterinary Dispensary.
Release of rescued Endangered Slow Loris back into wild; after thorough fitness check up by the AH& Vety Officer, Jowai Veterinary Dispensary.A rescued slow loris was certified healthy and successfully released back into its natural forest habitat. The release was carefully executed in a suitable protected environment to ensure the nocturnal primate can safely reintegrate into the wild and thrive.
Rescuing the Chinese Pangolin form the Domesticated Place
Rescuing the Chinese Pangolin form the Domesticated PlaceIn a joint attempt with the local communities and police department, the Meghalaya forest department, on 8th October, 2023, seized an alleged poaching attemp of Chinese Pangolin, in the South Garo Hills district. The poachers were apprehended and the Chinese Pangolin was released back in to the wild after a proper veterinary checkup.
Rescue of Himalayan Griffon Vulture from the Settlement
Rescue of Himalayan Griffon Vulture from the SettlementThe Himalayan Griffon Vulture was rescued by Shri. Benjamin Darnei of Molzam, Saipung Village, East Jaintia Hills District on the 31st March, 2026. The Vulture was found unable to fly and was being chased by dogs and it was rescued by the rescuer and handed over to the Office on the same day.
Routine Medical Checkup on a Rescued Common Leopard
Routine Medical Checkup on a Rescued Common LeopardAn Animal Husbandry & Veterinary (AH&Vety) Officer from the Jowai Veterinary Dispensary conducted a routine medical checkup on a rescued common leopard housed at the Rehabilitation Unit. The veterinary examination evaluated the big cat’s physical health, vital signs, injury recovery, and overall behavioral condition to ensure its fitness for continued rehabilitation and eventual release back into the wild.
Release of rescued Asian Water Monitor back into wild
Release of rescued Asian Water Monitor back into wildThe water monitor was rescued by Shri. Elbis Thubru and Shri. Ebarkynsai Warjri of Nongbah Village, West Jaintia Hills District on the night of 8th July, 2024. The Water Monitor was rescued by the rescuers from an area nearby human settlement.