Animal Rescue Volunteer Ecuador
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Ecuador Animal Rescue - Amazon Option

Trip code: ECARA

The centres were set up with the hope that they may be able to prevent the reoccurrence of illegally captured, injured and abused animals. The centres are now working to their absolute limits, which is only made possible by the continuing help of enthusiastic volunteers.


Overview
from £659
Location:

Located in the Amazon Jungle, approx an hour from Puyo

Duration & Price:
from £659. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Included

Meals:

Not included

Dates:

First Monday of every month (other dates are avaliable)

Amazon Animal Rescue in Ecuador

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Volunteer Role

The centre is 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. Some of the animals you can find at the centre are: caimans, charapa turtles, aussie parakeets, parrots, tucan, coatis, kinkajous, tayras, squirrel monkeys, tamarinds, tigrillos, boas and more.

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 co-operation 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’s Included in the Programme

  • All accommodation
  • A detailed orientation on arrival
  • An airport pickup and drop off on arrival and departure
  • 24-hour Emergency help
  • Full support prior to departure from your personal travel advisor
  • Detailed information pack prior to departure

What’s Not Included in the Programme

  • Food (volunteers contribute US$15-20 per week and buy food at the local market)
  • All international flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Any extra activities and excursions
  • Alcoholic beverages/extra snacks

Prices and Durations

Ecuador Animal Rescue - Amazon - 2 weeks £659
Ecuador Animal Rescue - Amazon - 3 weeks £819
Ecuador Animal Rescue - Amazon - 4 weeks £999
Ecuador Animal Rescue - Amazon - 5 weeks £1,159
Ecuador Animal Rescue - Amazon - 6 weeks £1,319

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