Wildlife Rehabilitation Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador
by World Unite!
Program Overview
This on-site program provides an opportunity to gain exclusive and specialist knowledge about animal rehabilitation in Ecuador and the Amazon rainforest.
You will contribute to animal care and welfare, assisting with tasks such as food preparation, feeding, behavioral observations, and rehabilitation activities. You may also help with facility maintenance, including enclosure repairs and construction. Additionally, you can learn about handling clinical cases, newborns, and animal nutrition.
This program is suitable for students of biology, conservation, zoology, and anyone interested in animal welfare and conservation. However, everyone can join without any previous knowledge.
The project is located near Arajuno, about an hour's drive northeast of Puyo, in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The program starts every Sunday in Quito, with participants traveling to the project site the following Monday. Accommodation on a full board on weekdays will be provided.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- Fall
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Ecology
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Updated Jun 2, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Puyo, Ecuador
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
Age Requirement
14+
Duration
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- Fall
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