The newly arrived group consists of two males and four females, weighing between 5.3 and 6.7 kilograms each.

The cranes were transported from Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo (Korat Zoo) in Thailand by specialised vehicle to Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok before being flown to Vietnam aboard Vietnam Airlines flight VN604 operated by Boeing 787 aircraft.

Throughout the journey, the birds were closely monitored by veterinary specialists and housed in temperature-controlled conditions to ensure their well-being during transport.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, the cranes were transferred to Tram Chim National Park, where they will undergo health monitoring, quarantine procedures, specialised care and acclimatisation in accordance with wildlife conservation protocols.

According to the management board of Tram Chim National Park, preparations for the second crane transfer had been underway for several months.

Facilities, including quarantine enclosures, breeding areas and semi-wild habitats designed for crane care and rehabilitation, have been completed. A backup quarantine facility has also been arranged at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens to provide additional support if required.

Thai conservation experts accompanied the cranes throughout the transportation process and will continue assisting Vietnamese counterparts during the initial adaptation period.

The successful arrival of the second group of cranes, following the first in April 2025, highlights the growing effectiveness of cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand in biodiversity conservation. It holds added significance as the two countries are preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Beyond protecting a rare and threatened species, the “Bringing Cranes Back Home” programme is expected to contribute to the restoration of the wetland ecosystem at Tram Chim National Park, one of Vietnam’s most important habitats for Sarus cranes.

The long-term goal of the programme is to re-establish a sustainable Sarus crane population in the wild, helping restore ecological balance and strengthen biodiversity conservation efforts in southern Vietnam.

Tram Chim National Park is internationally recognised as a Ramsar site and is regarded as a key conservation area for wetland biodiversity in the Mekong Delta.

Building on experience gained from the first transfer and with continued support from international experts, Dong Thap province hopes the newly arrived cranes will quickly adapt to their new environment.

Tram Chim National Park to receive six more Sarus cranes from Thailand

VOV.VN - Tram Chim National Park is preparing to receive six more juvenile red-headed cranes, known as Sarus cranes (Antigone antigone), from Thailand under Dong Thap province’s crane conservation programme.