In the lead-up to International Primate Day on September 1, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Central Vietnam has designated August as Primate Appreciation Month, reaffirming its commitment to conservation.
A series of educational and interactive activities will run throughout the month, designed to engage guests of all ages while supporting the local population of critically endangered red-shanked douc langurs.
The Son Tra Peninsula is home to three primate species: the brown macaque, the slow loris, and the red-shanked douc langur. Globally, fewer than 2,500 of these langurs remain in the wild, with an estimated 1,000 living on Son Tra. As custodian of this habitat, InterContinental Danang plays an active role in protecting these endangered primates.
August’s programming includes nature-focused experiences across the resort. At the Green Hub, guests can learn about douc langurs through interactive displays and talks by resident naturalist Trung Quân, a former national park ranger. There will also be Yoga sessions featuring new poses inspired by forest movement.
The resort will also host twice-daily wildlife expeditions into the Son Tra forest in partnership with Next Continent Travel, offering guests the chance to spot local species, including douc langurs. The resort team will carry out maintenance on its five hand-woven Monkey Bridges, which enable wildlife to travel through the forest canopy safely.
M Club, the resort’s hilltop lounge said to have once belonged to a monkey named Charles, will offer guided tours exploring its monkey-themed design. A private cinema within the venue will screen nature documentaries throughout August.
Children’s programming includes scavenger hunts to find red-shanked douc langur plush toys, which they can keep if discovered, along with themed yoga sessions held every Saturday.
For more information, visit InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort.
