Plongez dans une expérience unique à Siem Reap en découvrant APOPO, un centre dédié à la démination humanitaire. Ce lieu exceptionnel vous offre une occasion rare d'apprendre comment des ratons laveurs géants africains formés au Cambodge aident à rendre les terres sûres.
Nestled on Koumai Road in the vibrant city of Siem Reap, APOPO - Humanitarian Demining offers a unique, eye-opening experience that blends education, innovation, and compassion. This center is renowned for training remarkable HeroRATs — specially trained giant African pouched rats — to detect landmines and unexploded ordnance, a life-saving mission that has transformed communities in Cambodia and beyond.
For just 10 USD, visitors can embark on an engaging guided tour lasting about 45 minutes to an hour. These tours are crafted to educate guests about the devastating impact of landmines and the innovative techniques HeroRATs use to detect explosives. Expert guides, fluent in English, lead the journey through informative exhibits and live demonstrations, showcasing how these gentle creatures systematically scan for dangerous devices buried beneath the soil.
A highlight of the tour is the opportunity to hold a HeroRAT yourself. These surprisingly clean and docile animals offer a rare chance to connect with a true humanitarian hero.
For visitors seeking a more intimate experience, APOPO offers private tours for 1 to 4 people at 30 USD. These exclusive tours provide personalized insights and the chance to interact closely with the dedicated handlers and HeroRATs themselves.
Don’t miss the chance to adopt a HeroRAT for 60 USD, a meaningful souvenir that supports the ongoing humanitarian mission. Adopters receive regular updates about their HeroRAT’s activities, forging a lasting connection to this life-saving cause.
- Educational and eye-opening tours that deepen your understanding of post-conflict recovery and humanitarian innovation.
- Interact with gentle HeroRATs that play a vital role in saving lives and clearing dangerous landmines.
- Support a noble cause by contributing to ongoing landmine clearance and humanitarian efforts in Cambodia.
- Convenient location just a short tuk-tuk ride from Siem Reap city center, making it easy to fit into your travel itinerary.