AmaZoonico (ECU-115)

Type: Environmental/Green Projects: Animals - Country: Ecuador

Brief description and main aims

AmaZOOnico has become one of the biggest animal rescue centers in Ecuador. One of amaZOOnico’s strengths is that the team is made of a mix of the traditional knowledge and wisdom of local people and a vast array of perspectives and experiences brought by people coming from all around the world.

Main Activities

They rehabilitate and reintroduce wild animals, who were victims of illegal trafficking, back into their natural habitats, to take care of those who can´t be released, and carry out environmental education activities with visitors.

Volunteer tasks

• Animal Feeding
• Enrichment for animals 
• Participation in the treatment of animals and conservation projects
• Guiding visitors through the center

Volunteer requirements / Skills

• Responsible
• Positive attitude (hard-working)
• Willingness to live with several people
• No professional training in animal care required
• No need to know Spanish

Location

Tena (located in the Ecuadorian Amazon).

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

The volunteer will live at the project.