Ecuador - Wild Animal Rescue Shelter

Planting trees in a local school, we get to do something meaningful. And we played ball games with students, even if we don't speak the same language, but we played well. Also participate in birthday party for a lady, played bingo with local senior citizens. It was very warm and nice.<br>Aside from these, we have seen so many special animals, spectacular scenery.

Yana Cocha has fulfilled every thing I ever wanted from my volunteer experience with wildlife. I wish them the very best and hope goeco continues to help their great rescue mission with help from volunteers the best possible way you can.

The most memorable experience i am taking home from the sanctuary is the release of the scooter monkeys & turtles. It's such an overwhelming experience.. To know that the teams work along w the monkeys will, to return to a place they once called home.

The wildlife Sanctuary was an amazing experience and not only did I get to connect with amazing volunteers from around the world, I also got to connect with amazing animals. everything was so hands on and personal, and the experience has definitely changed me.

The most memorable experience i am taking home from Yanacocha is the release of the scooter monkeys & turtles. It’s such an overwhelming experience..To know that the teams work along w the monkeys will, to return to a place they once called home. Make volunteers more aware of the living situations. That way they can bring more stuff they would need. Also, making them aware if they are vegan/ vegetarian.. to bring protein supplements/powder because they won’t get the nutritional value they would normally get

I couldn’t have imagined how amazing this trip was. I was first of all I wasn’t so keen on doing time in Quito before the animal centre but I am so glad I did. What an incredible city witch amazing activities organised by Go Eco. It was all memorable.

I was volunteering for a month in the Wild Animal Rescue Shelter and it was amazing. Releasing a Sloth in the wild, helping hand feeding babies owl, helping taking care of all the wonderful animals with an amazing team was just an incredible experience.

The animal rescue center in Puyo is an amazing place! The people there are so friendly and you can see the impact one has on the life of the animals! My most memorable experience was taking care of the monkeys on the monkey island! Loved it every time!

Getting to volunteer with the animals and work with people just as passionate and enthusiastic as I was was a complete dream! I will always remember my time here very fondly and hope to return in the future!The week of Spanish lessons at the beginning of the volunteer programme was not necessary for the placement. I don’t think that this should be mandatory.

I did expect to pet more animals in the wildlife sanctuary.. but I didn’t and that’s means it’s a REAL sanctuary that cares about the animals and their natural habitat. I learned so much and I’m going back really soon for sure!!! The accommodation in Quito, it’s party outside of the hostel 24/7 so no sleep at all! Anything else was one of the best trips I’ve ever done and probably changed my life forever! Thank you!! <3

During the orientation week we had a day in the market that was published as part of the Spanish course, however we still had to pay extra money for it. It wasn't much, but it would have been nice to know in advanced. Other than that, it was a very nice and fun experience!

The beauty of the region was astonishing. It is a place where I would like to return someday. It was an amazing experience overall. I have met great people, the local staff was very friendly. I enjoyed working at the animal shelter, I recommend it for every animal lover. I also learned a lot and I am sure that this experience will impact my future choices.