Help care for monkeys in the Ecuadorian Amazon!

Stati Uniti

5

The shelter is like home away from home. It's not a luxury resort because it's not made for us but for the animals. We are the guest there and they are the priority. A true connection with the animals that are like family.

3 mesi fa

Nancy ha risposto

Thank you for your review. We're glad you met us.

Stati Uniti

5

Volunteering at the shelter was truly an unforgettable experience. The staff are incredibly kind and supportive. They were easygoing and nondemanding which made the whole experience more relaxed. The monkeys were so entertaining and full of personality. The landscape was super beautiful i can never get over it. You get the opportunity to meet volunteers from around the world, while interacting with locals too. There were so many highlights of volunteering here, i genuinely did not want to leave. Overall this was one of my favorite volunteer experiences and i highly recommend

6 mesi fa

Stati Uniti

5

We had a great week here! We really enjoyed the lunch it was super tasty and the staff is very friendly and sweet. You do different tasks throughout the week which is nice and learn a lot about the monkeys, we miss the shelter already! Highly recommend volunteering here you won't be disappointed.

7 mesi fa

Stati Uniti

5

My experience was amazing! The accommodation was very comfortable, and the meals were delicious. The hosts and staff were incredibly friendly and made me feel at home and supported every day. The activities with the animals were both enriching and fun – it's an experience I'll never forget. It was also a great opportunity to practice my Spanish and immerse myself in Ecuadorian culture. I hope to return in the future!

9 mesi fa

Nancy ha risposto

Our experience with Nicole has been fantastic! We immediately developed a rapport with everyone at the center; her joy and enthusiasm are perfect. Her sensitivity is evident in the activities with the animals. 😊🧡🐵 Thank you for your energy, Nicole. The Monkeys send you a hug.

Svezia

4

In the whole picture, everything was good and I had an amazing experience at the sanctuary. The staff that worked there were welcoming and helpful. It was truly a special experience to work close with the animals at the sanctuary in the Amazon jungle and I appreciated all the activities as well. I did not have any other expectations than what was described on the web, there was few things that I was not prepared for which could be an idea to clarify or highlight in the description to aware volunteers. Otherwise I think it was a great experience and I'd love to do it again some time.

15 giorni fa

Slovakia

4

Worldpackers website developers (copywriters) need to cooperate with the place more closely. It is clear that info wasnt properly reviewed by host so its not 100% accurate what cause travelers having a little different expectations. And the shelter can work a bit on cleaning, I understand its amazonia and bugs etc are normal there, but it can be reduced slightly by casual deeper cleaning of the property inside for bigger comfort of travelers who arent used for it. And missing hot water was probably biggest unexpected issue 🙏

23 giorni fa

Polonia

2

The monkeys and nature were beautiful, but the conditions were far below what was advertised. The hostel hadn't been cleaned in a long time - spider webs, dirty windows, bad smell, and even feces in the toilet when we arrived. No hot water for a week, and very poor communication about daily activities. I promoted this trip for months and felt embarrassed by the reality. This experience needs serious improvement before I could recommend it.

26 giorni fa

Germania

4

Ich hatte eine fantastische Zeit in the shelter! Die Affen sind wundervolle Tiere und suchen zutraulichen Kontakt zu den Menschen. Ein Stern Abzug für die Sauberkeit der Zimmer und Bäder. Außerdem hatte man in den Zimmern kaum die Möglichkeit seine Sachen auszupacken/ auszuräumen. Zusätzlich gibt es im Dachstuhl Fledermäuse die dort wohnen und teilweise in den Fluren/ Zimmern rum fliegen.

3 mesi fa

Germania

4

It was such a great experience with all the monkeys and the other animals. There rooms haven been nice with the balconies! Just not clean, which was a little bit of a hassle. We had bats in our room. Nevertheless it was a great experience for me

3 mesi fa

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