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Liberia: New Ecolodge Opens in Sapo National Park

Added 2021-12-16

Description

A new facility, Sapo Ecolodge, has been inaugurated in Jalay Town, at the edge of Sapo National Park. It is a collaboration of the Forestry Development Authority and the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation with funding from the German Foundation "Rainforest Rescue". The Sapo National Park, home to many endangered species like the Diana Monkey and the African Golden Cat, is threatened by illegal mining and hunting.

Location

Liberia
Sapo National Park