Help care for monkeys in the Ecuadorian Amazon!

United States

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 months ago

Nancy replied

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.

Sweden

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.

14 days ago

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 🙏

22 days ago

Poland

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.

25 days ago

Germany

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 months ago

Germany

5

Ich fand es alles im allen gut. Ich finde nur das es in den Schlafräumen und dem Bad etwas sauberer hätte sein können. Aber es war ein sehr tolles Erlebnisse und wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit dort. Unsere Führung war Maro(Maria) und sie war echt klasse und super lieb.

3 months ago

Germany

5

Wir haben Essen für die Tiere vorbereitet, die Tiere gefüttert und 1x Kochbananen für uns zubereitet. Wir hatten zwei ganztägige Ausflüge, diese waren sehr schön; aber wir wussten vorher nicht, was genau auf uns zukommt. Die Gruppe hat super zusammengepasst und Maria, unser Guide war auch super nett

3 months ago

Italy

5

🇬🇧🇺🇸el refugio is my new family now, I really miss them and can't wait to go back. Amazing volunteering experience to help you connect with nature, learn a lot about the animals and their habitat, and get to know the Ecuadorian culture and people. 🇪🇸🇪🇨el refugio es mi nueva familia ahora, los extraño muchísimo y quiero volver pronto. Increíble experiencia de voluntariado que me ayudó a conectar con la naturaleza, aprender mucho el refugio animales y de sus hábitat, y conocer a la cultura y población Ecuadoriana. Gracias❤️

3 months ago

Germany

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 months ago

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