Bolivia Animal Sanctuary Project

The Bolivian Amazon Rainforest is known for it's vast biodiversity with over 2000 species of plants, more than 80 species of mammals and around 650 types of birds. Among these species are many endangered animals that have sadly become more and more fashionable for people to have as pets or circus animals, which can be sold for thousands of pounds in western markets. Volunteers are urgently needed to improve the lives of these beautiful creatures and to help to combat this illegal trade, the third biggest smuggling operation in the world, surpassed only by the arms and drugs trade.

• Work with jaguars, pumas and monkeys in the Amazon Jungle
• Gain hands on experience at Bolivia’s only animal rehabilitation sanctuary
• Develop much-needed facilities to improve each animal’s standard of living
• Help to combat the effects of the illegal trade in endangered species

Quest are working with a community foundation called Inti Wara Yassi (meaning “Earth Moon and Stars” in the main 3 indigenous languages of Bolivia) that has established the only sanctuary of it’s kind in the whole of Bolivia. The sanctuary strives to enhance the animals’ quality of life and reintroduce them back into the wild where possible.

This is an immensely valuable project a world away from anything you've seen before.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are obliged to advise you that working with the big cats is entirely optional and to be undertaken at your own risk, you will not be covered under our liability insurance for any injuries or liability incurred directly or indirectly if you choose to work with the big cats. Under Quest 's liability insurance you are covered to work with monkeys, reptiles, birds and other small animals.

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