Drill Ranch Calabar (Pandrillus)
Drill Ranch
A rescue centre for the critically endangered drill monkey and chimpanzee, where you can learn about West African primate conservation up close.
Drill Ranch was founded by the conservation organisation Pandrillus. It rescues drills (a type of baboon) and chimpanzees that lost their homes to poaching. The drill is a critically endangered species found only in southeastern Nigeria and Cameroon. The Calabar centre has enclosures and a conservation facility that you can visit, and staff explain their conservation work. The larger release base is at Afi Mountain in the north, which requires an extra day or two. Donations or a paid visit are appreciated. Please do not feed the animals.
Opening hours
Daytime (advance contact recommended)
Nearby sights
- Calabar Carnival
- Slave History Museum
- Marina Resort Calabar
- Old Residency (National Museum Calabar)
- Watt Market
- Duke Town Church & Mary Slessor's Grave
- Tinapa Resort
- Kwa Falls