The DECAN Refuge is about 10 km southeast of Djibouti. Its an association that takes in endangered animals, often victims of poaching. It is designed as a means of protection of Cheetahs, Lions, Caracals, Ostrichs, (seriously endangered species) and other wild animals, many victims of poaching. There are plans to extend it from 30 acres to 600 acres, down to the coastline, which would encompass a mangrove area. DECAN also runs education programs for school kids.