Conservation Volunteering in Machu Picchu, Peru

We had to build a new enclosure for the spider monkeys to be relocated into as they get further along in their process towards release. It was very rewarding to see the way they swung from branch to branch and enjoyed their complex enclosure.

Every aspect of this experience was memorable and to share everything would fill a book. I did not want to leave and am planning to return. If you’re looking for something life changing that shifts you out from your comfort zone this experience is highly recommended.

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization responded to this reviewSeptember 26, 2024

Wow, what an incredible review! We're thrilled that your experience was so impactful and left such a lasting impression. It’s amazing to hear you didn’t want to leave and are already planning your return to the Animal wildlife shelter in Peru—that's the best compliment we could ask for! We’re so glad it resonated with you in such a meaningful way. Looking forward to your next adventure! - GoEco Team

My most memorable experience must have been working with the vets while I was in the shelter. I had the incredible opportunity to watch a bullet being taken out of a howler monkey, and I learned so much while I was there.

This last summer (2023) I spent 3 weeks in Peru and Ecuador with TFT and it was an amazing experience. Not only did I create strong friendships through the program but my eyes were also opened to new experiences and realities. I learned so much throughout my time with TFT, from staying with locals in a remote village in Peru, to volunteering at a sustainable farm in the Galápagos, and so many more once in a lifetime experiences. I am infinitely and inexpressibly grateful to have been able to participate in this program, and I will remember this trip for the rest of my life.

Working with the scientists and volunteers in the animal rescue centre was very gratifying.Helping observe and band birds. Once I was confirmed for the project, it would have been nice to have contact info of other volunteers so we could touch base and become friends that much faster.