Tambopata Ecotourism Corridor - Amazon Shelter

 

When you are looking for a nice activity in Puerto Maldonado, rent a motorbike and take a ride on the Tambopata Corridor. During the ride you can enjoy the beautiful nature of the Tambopata National Reserve and visit the Communities of the Tambopata Ecotourism Corridor. The Amazon Shelter is one of the great places to visit and located at km 11.

In 2005 Magali Salinas founded the Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation in the area of the National Reserve of Tambopata and became part of the Tambopata Ecotourism Corridor. Years before she has been engaged in fighting against wildlife trafficking and worked with governmental agencies and the Ecological Police.  With the AMAZON SHELTER she wants to provide animals that have been confiscated by the police, are ill or got involved in an accident with a shelter. They are nursed and released into their natural habitat after going through a feasibility study.

Magali takes care of the well being of the animals that cannot be released, host volunteers that help her with the animals and teaches school classes and visitors about the importance of preserving the forest and the protection of wild animals.The maintenance of the Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation is quite expensive and needs a lot of work. Therefore volunteers are always welcomed and Magali is thankful for financial aid, animal adoption and any other support.

Information for volunteering:

Volunteers are always welcomed at the Amazon Shelter. Magali can need support in the daily duties as the preparation of meals, feeding the animals, cleaning their areas and the construction of sections. The Shelter’s accommodations include 7 bedrooms (with shared bathrooms), a dining room with kitchen and a living room.