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Ecuador - Rainforest Monkey Sanctuary
Express your devotion for animals at a family-run monkey sanctuary in the center of the Ecuadorian rainforest after a week of cultural immersion and Spanish lessons in Quito! The sanctuary came to fruition in 2006 and currently acts as a safe haven for over 60 animals, mainly monkeys, although other native species that have been injured are represented there as well. Many locals in the area dom...
Express your devotion for animals at a family-run monkey sanctuary in the center of the Ecuadorian rainforest after a week of cultural immersion and Spanish lessons in Quito! The sanctuary came to fruition in 2006 and currently acts as a safe haven for over 60 animals, mainly monkeys, although other native species that have been injured are represented there as well. Many locals in the area domesticated these animals as pets, and many have been abused or abandoned by previous owners. The sanctuary acts as a rehabilitation center, and animals are often released back into their natural habitat when the time comes. Volunteers working in the sanctuary must have an intermediate level of Spanish, the capacity to be independent and to take initiative over responsibilities, a love for animal...
Program Highlights
Visit Cotopaxi National Park and its volcano, the Equator, and other sites during your first week!
Improve your Spanish during your first week with 20 hours of lessons in the city of Quito.
Experience Ecuadorian culture first-hand!
Volunteer with monkeys in the middle of the rainforest.
Make memories you will never forget.
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- Puyo, Ecuador
- Quito, Ecuador
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Heritage Tourism
- Hiking
- Nature Tours
- Community Service & Volunteering See more
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Puyo, Ecuador
- Quito, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Heritage Tourism
- Hiking
- Nature Tours
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Short Term
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Express your devotion for animals at a family-run monkey sanctuary in the center of the Ecuadorian rainforest after a week of cultural immersion and Spanish lessons in Quito! The sanctuary came to fruition in 2006 and currently acts as a safe haven for over 60 animals, mainly monkeys, although other native species that have been injured are represented there as well. Many locals in the area domesticated these animals as pets, and many have been abused or abandoned by previous owners. The sanctuary acts as a rehabilitation center, and animals are often released back into their natural habitat when the time comes. Volunteers working in the sanctuary must have an intermediate level of Spanish, the capacity to be independent and to take initiative over responsibilities, a love for animal...
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
Ready to Learn More?
Express your devotion for animals at a family-run monkey sanctuary in the center of the Ecuadorian rainforest after a week of cultural immersion and Spanish lessons in Quito! The sanctuary came to fruition in 2006 and currently acts as a safe haven for over 60 animals, mainly monkeys, although other native species that have been injured are represented there as well. Many locals in the area domesticated these animals as pets, and many have been abused or abandoned by previous owners. The sanctuary acts as a rehabilitation center, and animals are often released back into their natural habitat when the time comes. Volunteers working in the sanctuary must have an intermediate level of Spanish, the capacity to be independent and to take initiative over responsibilities, a love for animal...
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