Support wildlife and take care of animals in a rehabilitation center in the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador

You help with the daily care taking of animals in the rehabilitation center.
You monitor the wildlife well-being in the center and observe the various animals (a.o. Capuchin monkeys, Woolly monkeys, Red Howler Monkeys, Saddleback Tamarin Monkeys, Parrots, small mammals.
You assist with maintenance chores around the park.

What do you gain?

Competences: taking initiative, meeting standards, persistence, proactive thinking, project and goal focus.
You work together with committed international wildlife volunteers, volunteer accommodation is available.
You have the possibility to do research and to perform extra tasks.

What do you need?

Competences: flexibility, creativity, self-confidence, personal drive, practical thinking.
You have a fair knowledge of English and/or Spanish.
Experience or qualifications within wildlife work is desirable, but not essential.

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Merazonia Wildlife Rescue Centre

Merazonia is a dynamic wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in Ecuador. Merazonia, operated by Frank (Dutch), combines passion for nature with a professional approach on animal care and release, along with rainforest conservation and Amazon wildlife monitoring.

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