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This is a good stop on the way back from the temples. You get to learn about mines in Cambodia and see sniffer rats in actions. They put one on your shoulders for photo if you want. Money goes directly towards the NGO’s work. Well worth it. Will take you 1h max
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Date of experience: February 2021
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Great facility and opportunity to learn about the landmine situation in Cambodia from knowledgeable and professional staff that are passionate about what they do.
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Date of experience: September 2020
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Response from visitor c, General Manager at APOPO Visitor Center
Responded 18 Oct 2020
Dear nickg9129, Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed and learned from visiting our center. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Warm regards, APOPO Team
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Very Friendly guide, good passion. I will recommend this to my friends. Thank for being in Cambodia..
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Date of experience: September 2020
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Response from visitor c, General Manager at APOPO Visitor Center
Responded 25 Sep 2020
Dear stevinyean, Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed and learned from visiting our center. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Warm regards, APOPO Team
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New friends that we met on our Emerald Waterways Mekong River Cruise recommended that we “go see the rats” at Apopo for our last day. Of course, I was a little skeptical. But, when we got there, we were completely amazed at these little guys! Okay, first of all… they’re not little! These African rats are as big as a small dog! The rats are trained to save lives! Landmines from the Cambodian War are still a major problem throughout the country, especially in the hilly countryside where people are still being killed or losing limbs. These rats are trained to sniff out the landmines, and because they’re so lightweight, they don’t set off the mines. We were treated to a demonstration with Bosco the Rat. They put little leashes on him, set him in a field of sand at Apopo, and he sniffs out TNT! Once he finds the TNT, his handlers take over, dig up the explosive, and safely explode it. This is a really cool operation that does really great things. Apopo gave me a new respect for these rodents, and their handlers are awesome! They really care for the welfare of the rats by giving them an excellent diet, exercise and enrichment, and plenty of love. Do not miss Apopo in Siem Reap!…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Response from visitor c, General Manager at APOPO Visitor Center
Responded 20 Aug 2020
Dear Jamtraveltips, Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed and learned from visiting our center. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Warm regards, APOPO Team
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It's an explanation of the situation with landmines not just in Cambodia compared by a demonstration with the rats of how they find the mines. I learned a lot and it's worth going just to support them. They do amazing work.
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Date of experience: August 2020
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Response from visitor c, General Manager at APOPO Visitor Center
Responded 1 Aug 2020
Dear Steve, Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed and learned from visiting our center. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Warm regards, APOPO Team
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