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Our original weekly contribution is USD 200, with 80% going directly to the care, feeding, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and protection of our rescued wildlife, creating a lasting impact on conservation. The remaining 20% helps cover essential volunteer support during your stay. From August through October, the weekly contribution is reduced to USD 180, and if you join with a friend, you’ll receive an additional 5% discount .
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Zoorefugio tarqui was created in 2008 with the main objective to help the animals that are victims of the illegal trafficking, we take care of them and provide what is necessary to improve their quality of life. On this program you will work at a local animal shelter, helping the animals with fooding and taking care of them, and vaccinations.You may also do other activities like painting, gardening,maintenance and creation for animal enclosure.
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Switzerland
It was quite hard work, but definitely a fun and memorable experience! The hosts are very nice and welcoming, and I really enjoyed working with the other volunteers (especially Leonie and Lisa). I had a great time during my 10 days at the zoo and would definitely recommend the experience.
26 days ago
France
Volunteered there for 2 weeks and had a wonderful experience. The work is hard but rewarding. You start in the morning by preparing diets, feeding animals then cleaning enclosures. In the afternoon, it's more flexible, you can either create games for animals or engage in other activities! Fanny is always available if you have any problems. On the weekend, I recommend going to Baños and do some paragliding :)
3 months ago
United States
ZooTarqui was an unforgettable experience! Fanny was a wonderfully diligent host and the staff were so friendly! It was incredible getting to work with all the animals. It's hard work but very rewarding. I miss it so terribly and I only just left. If you choose to do this trip definitely have at least a little Spanish in your pocket as most of the staff do not speak any English. Also bring long hiking pants not shorts since you will often be covered in mud. If you like working hard, getting your hands dirty and making animals happy this is definitely the trip for you!
4 months ago
Denmark
I had the most amazing time at the shelter! The staff is really kind and patient and it has been a true pleasure getting to know them and work with them. The zoo is beautiful and the animals are well taken care of. After getting to know the tasks more, they trusted me with more responsibility, where I really felt like I was part of the team. The only problem is that you will wish to stay here longer😅❤️
5 months ago
United States
Had a great time at the shelter, the staff and the owners over there were very nice and understanding if you couldn't speak Spanish that great. Loved volunteering over there, got close with the animals and also learned important information in the husbandry practices and nutrition they require. Wish I could've stayed longer, definitely would recommend this experience to someone else.
7 months ago
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