About Us
Jahoo provides primate watching opportunities and cultural experiences whilst supporting jobs and creating revenue for community
About Us
Jahoo leverages traditional forest skills and indigenous knowledge into wildlife-friendly jobs such as guiding and wildlife research.
Founded through a collaboration between the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Indigenous Bunong Community of Andong Kralong in 2012, Jahoo was established to protect the endangered yellow-cheeked crested gibbon and support sustainable development for the local community. The name “Jahoo” comes from the Bunong word for female gibbon, a species shrouded in folk law in Bunong culture.
What began as a gibbon research station has evolved into one of Southeast Asia’s leading examples of community-based ecotourism, combining scientific conservation with immersive cultural tourism experiences.
Your Impact
Gibbon Fund
Launched in 2017, the gibbon fund receives USD 30 from every guest that visits Jahoo in order to enhance the positive ripple effect of our ecotourism activities throughout the community of Andong Kraloeng.
Managed by an elected Indigenous Community Committee these funds motivate and empower community conservation actions and social development.
The gibbon fund backs community-led patrols, elderly support, student education and Indigenous Bunong cultural ceremonies and celebrations.
Park Fees
Jahoo contributes USD 5 to the Ministry of Environment per tourist to support wider conservation activities within the protected area of Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary.
In collaboration with local leadership, Jahoo aims to demonstrate that community-ecotourism can benefit the environment and local development, whilst providing a wildlife-friendly source of finance for protected area operations.
