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32h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Cooking
- Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 150
Per week
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Donation to project
Description
The extra fee helps cover the cost of your accommodation and meals during your stay, ensuring you have a comfortable and nourishing experience while volunteering. Plus, 30% of this fee goes directly into supporting the conservation project—helping restore local ecosystems, protect wildlife, and create a lasting impact in the community. By contributing, you're actively investing in a more sustainable future!
What you get
1
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Nov
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Feb
Mar
Apr
- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
Join us at Paseo de los Monos and play an active role in wildlife conservation! Your tasks include preparing and distributing food for rescued animals, monitoring their health, cleaning enclosures, and assisting with enrichment activities. You'll also help maintain trails and gardens while working alongside the center's biologists and veterinarians. After a rewarding day, relax by the river, enjoy group meals, or unwind in the common areas.
Learn moreRequirements
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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15 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 12 Get in touch with nature
- 9 Meeting locals
- 9 Meeting international travelers
- 8 Practicing Spanish
- 8 Immersing in the local culture
- 7 Creating true social impact
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 7 15. Life on land
- 4 13. Climate action
- 3 8. Decent work and economic growth
Melissa
United States
Felt at home! Comfortable and fun experience. I only stayed for a week so I didn't get super invested, but it was an interesting and cool to work with all the monkeys.
about 1 month ago
Lisa Anna-Lena
Germany
It was a really nice week at "the shelter". We prepared the food and fed the monkeys and also interacted with them. It is a nice place for monkeys! The stuff were also really kind and helpful at any time. Unfortunately the bathrooms and rooms were not so clean. Aswell as we had bats in the room and they made a lot of dirt. To feel comfortable it would be nice having these rooms always clean and to make adjustments that the bats can't come inside.
about 2 months ago
Celine
Germany
My Worldpackers experience was simply unforgettable! 🌿🐒 I traveled there with girls I didn't know before, and we connected instantly. Our tasks – preparing food and feeding the monkeys – were exciting and so much fun. The sweetest moment was with baby monkey Luna, who we even got to feed once – such a highlight! 🥹💖 The jungle tour was an amazing adventure, and the whole team was incredibly kind and welcoming. A huge thank you to Maria, our guide – she wasn't only the kindest, but truly the best guide ever! 💚 Time flew by, and I'd love to return. Highly recommended! 🙈
about 2 months ago
Hanna
Germany
I had a great time volunteering at the shelter! Living in the jungle, getting to know the local food and culture, helping with the monkeys (they're so cute!) and spending time with the team and the other volunteers. The hosts made this place feel like home ❤️
about 2 months ago
Cassidy
United States
Nancy & Ivan were both incredible hosts & really care about providing a welcoming & friendly atmosphere. We had lunch every day together like one big family & the volunteer work was a once in a lifetime opportunity that benefits a great cause. Everyone speaks Spanish & some English but it is a great way to pick up on some language while you're there too. Thank you guys for everything- my experience was wonderful & I hope to see the shelter again!
2 months ago
Nancy replied
Gracias Cassi.
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