Visit Us
At our center, we rehabilitate animals to reintroduce them into their natural habitats, care for more than 200 animals that can't be released, and lead visitors through activities that focus on conservation and the consequences of illegal wildlife trafficking.
Basics
To spread our conservation message, we receive visitors from 8:30h to 14:00h every day of the year.
Reservations are required. Please make a reservation by filling this form.
Visits are about 1h and every group is assigned a guide.
Each visitor supports the maintenance of the center and its animals with an economic contribution that goes between $5 to whatever is desired.
You can leave donations during your visit, or via our website.
The Animals
Unfortunately, there are many animals that cannot be reintroduced into their natural habitats for various reasons.
Some of the animals you might see during a visit include macaws, parrots, jaguarundis, ocelots, coatis, toucans, turtles, different species of monkeys, etc.
They have no choice but to be here, so we give them the best care we can and spread the message against wildlife trafficking so that no one else ends up in a cage.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?
We recommend bringing rubber boots or sneakers (when it's raining, there is mud), a waterproof jacket in case it rains, a camera, and mosquito repellent.
Other than that, we recommend bringing some money because we have a lot of beautiful indigenous handcrafts, chocolates, drinks, and some donation boxes in case you want to support us a little bit more.
amaZOOnico is 100% a non-profit. All money collected goes directly towards caring for the animals and general maintenance of the center. Additionally, amaZOOnico receives no funding support from the government of Ecuador or corporate sources. Our only means of funding is through visitor economic contributions and private donations.
HOW DO YOU GET HERE?
TENA - AMAZOONICO (Bus)
In Tena, find one of two bus terminals, either "Jumandy" or "Centinela del Tena". Take a bus to "Puerto Barantilla" ($2.40/1:30h). At Puerto Barantilla, wait for a motor canoe and ask the driver to take you to amaZOOnico (10min). The frequency and cost of the canoe rides varies a lot, so we recommend you to order a canoe by calling Liana Lodge: (+593) 06 301 7702
MISAHUALLI - AMAZOONICO (Canoe)
If you want to enjoy a longer canoe trip, you can come to amaZOOnico from Misahualli in canoe. They will take you to our animal rescue center and, after the visit, they will bring you back to the city.
SECURITY RULES
For the security and welfare of all (humans and animals), we have some important rules. Visitors who fail to adhere to these rules may be asked to leave the center. Thank you for understanding.
Don't interact with the animals (both in enclosures and the ones that are free around the center) by means of physical contact or verbal communication. Human interaction stresses the non-releasable animals, makes the ones that can be released less releasable, and can mean the transmission of dangerous diseases for all.
Don't feed the animals.
Don't bring pets to the center or in the shop. They (or you) can be attacked by free-living monkeys.
Stay on the walking paths and together with your group at all times, and don't enter restricted areas of the center.
All photos must be taken without flash.
Do not smoke in any part of the center.
Please note that visitors wishing to take images or video for commercial purposes will be charged an additional $500
