Welcome to our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, located deep in the heart of Guatemala, just a stone’s throw from the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal!
During your stay, you'll live in a cosy wooden lodge surrounded by tropical forest. Accommodation includes comfortable bunk beds, Western style bathrooms and showers, and American style power outlets for charging your devices after a day of jungle work. A floating dock on the lake provides the perfect spot for a refreshing afternoon swim. For occasional internet access, the town of Flores is nearby, with cafés where you can unwind and reconnect with family and friends.
The core of this project is the animals. As a volunteer, you'll support the daily care of a wide range of rescued wildlife, including parrots, macaws, owls, hawks, crocodiles, turtles, and kinkajous. Nearly all these animals have been rescued from the illegal pet trade and need time to re-wild before being released. Minimal human contact is essential to help them retain their natural behaviours.
Long-term, dedicated volunteers may have the opportunity to care for young animals, assist in veterinary procedures, or take part in animal releases. These opportunities are limited and dependent on timing, experience, and approval from the directors, but being part of the rehabilitation process itself is already an unforgettable experience.
Volunteers help with daily feeding, enclosure cleaning, and general care for a diverse range of species, from parrots and monkeys to crocodiles and turtles. As most animals are in rehabilitation, maintaining a hands-off approach is important to support their return to the wild. In special cases, long-term volunteers who demonstrate reliability and gain approval from project leaders may assist with the care of young animals.
6:30 - Wake up, feed animals, clean enclosures
8:30 - Breakfast
9:30 - General tasks around the centre (maintenance, food prep, etc.)
11:00 - Collect food bowls, clean enclosures
13:00 - Lunch
14:00 - Afternoon feeding, more cleaning
16:00 - 18:00 – Free time (personal projects, swimming, walking, building, etc.)
18:00 - Dinner and social time
Mijs vrijwilliger in Guatemala
Het heeft mij doen inzien hoeveel hulp er nodig is op ieder klein plekje op de wereld.
Anouk in Guatemala
Als je in de juiste tijd gaat zie je bijna elke dag wel baby schildpadjes die je dan mag vrijlaten op het strand wat echt super schattig is!
Marleen in Guatamala
Met name het vrijwilligerswerk ga ik missen!!!
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