Located just outside Iquitos city, this centre focuses on the Amazonian manatee and the care those animals need. During your visit you’ll see how the team rescues, rehabilitates and prepares endangered wildlife for release back into the wild. The setting is centred on hands-on conservation work and animal welfare.
As you move through the site, an experienced guide will explain the rehabilitation process and its importance for preparing animals to return to their natural habitat. The centre’s educational programme supports these efforts and aims to raise awareness among both tourists and local communities. Along the way you’ll learn about the challenges the animals face, the steps taken during recovery, and how release decisions are made.
The visit is conversational and informative, suited to anyone interested in wildlife conservation around Iquitos city. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the rescue-to-release process and the role local education plays in protecting the Amazonian manatee and other endangered species.
Why Visit
- On-site guide explaining the manatee rehabilitation and release process
- Rescue, recovery and release program for endangered Amazonian manatees
- Educational program raising awareness among tourists and local communities
What's included
- Professional guide
- Entrance fee
What's Not Included
- Transport to and from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Accessibility
- Infants must sit on an adult's lap
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Outdoor clothes.
Mosquito repellent.
Not wheelchair accessible