Ecuador Animal Rescue

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Volunteer Role

The centres are committed to raising community awareness. Volunteers can get involved with school visits, to educate the local community and prevent the illegal trafficking of animals and the rights of animals, in the hope that such practices will be diminished.

During your time you'll primarily be involved in the day-to-day care of the huge variety of animals at the centre, which will involve close contact with the animals. These are likely to include monkeys, jaguars, pumas, lions, ocelots, parrots, macaws, and a variety of other South American species.

Volunteer duties will vary according to time of year and the location you choose but may include the following:

• Preparing the food for and feeding the animals/birds
• Cleaning, repairing and building animal enclosures
• Maintaining animal behaviour and bird sighting databases
• Identifying plants in the tropical forest and mangrove
• Assisting with wildlife healthcare

Other more specialised duties may include getting involved in rescue missions in cooperation with the UPMA, and helping with the liberation of animals as they are returned to their natural habitat. Some volunteers may be fortunate enough to assist in the captive breeding programme of the Guayaquil macaws, spider monkeys and crocodiles

What is included?

All accommodation
Airport transfers
Spanish tuition if opted to combine
Orientation
3 meals a day (coast option)

What is not included?

Flights
Extra activities not on itinerary
Travel Insurance
Meals (Andes and Amazon options)