Animal Release Center Development in Brazil

I stayed at the Betary reserve in January for four and a half weeks. It was the greatest time I could have had. As an ecologist it was perfect for me, with all the field work and research. I felt familiar with some of the methods, however still felt like I learned a lot and was tested throughout. I often get homesick, and stressed about travelling, so I thought I’d never be able to do something like this, however I shouldn’t have worried, because we were so supported by lovely staff and each other. We were also so busy and physically active the time went really quickly and I actually wish I could stay longer. I felt very comfortable in the house and lucky to have WIFI and aircon whilst surrounded by jungle and nature. I cannot recommend this experience more!

The best volunteering experience of my life! Perfect place, perfect persons, perfect food and perfect activities for an environmental appassionate! I’ll recommend this experience to everyone! Activities are so many different, all interesting.

I volunteered with IPBio for three weeks to gain work experience with amphibian pitfalls. From start to finish the experience was incredible and highly rewarding, my only complaint is that I wish I could have stayed longer. There is a real family dynamic at the reserve, the volunteers, and the staff made everyone feel at home. Everyone socialised in the evenings and we frequently arranged trips to the local town, Iporanga for shopping or a meal out. The weekend activities are a fantastic opportunity to explore the area and to try new things, whether it is caving or visiting the local quilombolas. After three weeks of the staying at the reserve, I am still amazed by the beauty and the biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest, I am an avid photographer and I am constantly finding something new to capture. IPBio is a wonderful place to get the rainforest experience, without having to sacrifice home comforts (such as WiFi!). The day to day work was always interesting and exciting, having the chance to undertake field research in the Atlantic Forest whilst also contributing to the conservation of amphibians was incredibly rewarding and an unforgettable experience.