The ‘Animal Farm’…
IF YOU ARE an animal lover with a passion for wildlife, then the Animal Farm will definitely interest you, as it attempts to bring to these shores a magnificent array of wildlife in all its stupendous glory. Located at Timehri on the upper East Bank, just off the Demerara River, this well-established commercial venture aids in the rescue, care, rehabilitation, conservation, and controlled export of select breeds of wildlife.

Over the years, the founders of this dynamic firm, Mr. Praimnauth Mohanlall and his wife, Violet have accumulated the necessary expertise and experience which allows them the privilege of rescuing and upkeeping various species of animals to be found in the hinterland region of Guyana.

‘Animal Farm’ became a home to many animals that were sick or injured; those that lost their families; or those that could not survive on their own in the wild. Given their love for animals, Mr. and Mrs. Mohanlall provided shelter and food for those in need.

On this state-of-the art farm, one can find many exotic animals such as: Jaguars, Ocelots, Giant Armadillos, Kinkajous, Marmosets, Brown Capuchins, Squirrel Monkeys, Toca Toucans, Red- Billed Toucans, Red-Shoulder Toucans, Black-Headed Parrots, Emerald Tree Boas, Rainbow Boas, and the Aquatic Coral Snake.

The farm is currently maintained by 15 workers daily, who are skilled in, and enjoy, dealing with animals. One caretaker expressed his love for the animals, and stated that many have been cared for since birth, which allows one to have a better understanding of their behavioural patterns so as to adequately take care of them.

Mr. Mohanlall, who is a licensed pilot, said many of the animals that are hurt during hunting are left to die. Most, he said, are parent animals, whose young, if not cared for, will eventually die too.

His farm, he said, would adopt these stricken animals and care for them. He would often find them either helpless, sick or on the verge of death during his regular visits to the hinterland regions.

‘Animal Farm’ also runs internship programmes for those who have a special interest in wildlife and would like to get to know the animals better. When the Guyana Chronicle visited the farm a few days ago, we met with two interns from the United States of America: Morganne and Yannick Price-Prevot.

The siblings told us they were on vacation here when they heard of this spectacular farm, which depicted real wildlife and nature. The teens, who have prior experience from working in Zoological parks in the United States, said they’ve  always loved animals and that that was the main reason for their trip to Guyana.

Morganne said the animals in Guyana are so much different from those in the United States and that at ‘Animal Farm’, not only was she able to see these animals, but she has also had the privilege of caring for them as well.

Yannick, too, said he enjoyed working on the Farm and is honoured to have been able to deal with these animals and share some of his experience with the caretakers there.

Mr. Mohanlall and his wife, however, are not only into wildlife preservation but they are also humanitarians as well. Mr. Mohanlall and Mr. Orlando Charles, also a pilot, are both involved in a programme called ‘Flight of Hope’, through which they ‘give back’ to those communities that are considered ‘less fortunate’.      

‘Animal Farm’ is a dynamic farm in which animals are truly cared for. Anyone who is desirous of taking a closer look at Guyana’s rich fauna can contact Mr. and Mrs. Mohanlall on telephone number: 227-5585.