Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi
+ Location:
Parque Machia, Refugio de Animales Silvestres, Villa Tunari, Chapare, Bolivia
+ Phone : NA
Mission:
The main goal of the wildlife refuge is to rehabilitate the animals. The refuge provides these animals with the respect they deserve and works hard to ensure the utmost freedom possible for each individual animal, when rehabilitation is not possible. Our philosophy is that no wild animal should be abused or kept as a pet!.
The wild cats are walked every day, all day, through the park trails built for them. The monkeys have formed groups, each having its own alpha male and group of governing females. They are often heard and seen in the treetops, playing and foraging. Many species of birds can be seen, their once cropped feathers slowly growing back.
Unfortunately the refuge is not funded by the Bolivian government or by any other organization. Expenses are growing. New animals are constantly arriving. More permanent personnel are needed. New quarantine areas need to be closed off. Medicine, laboratory supplies, food and other necessities need to be bought.
+ Year Founded : NA
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