Our goal is to be a voice for wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest. Due to logging, mining and deforestation many animals are captured, mistreated, or sold in the pet trade. Our mission is to protect and rehabilitate all animals that come into our care and to successfully reintroduce them back in the forest. Everyone here at our centre helps us to give wildlife a second chance at a life in the wild.
Magali and her team have had the success of rehabilitating and releasing hundreds of animals back into the forest for over the past 14 years and they strive to make each year more successful.
In addition we have educated locals, tourists, students and beyond about the importance of wild animals and their natural habitats.
Meet the team
Magali - Founder
Magali Salinas, founder of Amazon Shelter, wildlife hero and animal activist.
Kim - Fundraiser
Kim has been working with Amazon Shelter since 2017, she helps manage our fundraising.
Fabiola - Vet
Fabiola is one of our qualified Vets. Ahe’s from Bolivia and is in charge of animal welfare, surgery and releases.
Nick - Communications Manager
Nick Werber is our marketing manager and resident filmmaker.
Sara - Vet
Sara our vet from Colombia, she is keen and passionate about wildlife and is in charge of our on site nursery.
Andrea - General Manager
Andrea is our onsite manager. In addition to managing our office and fundraising he helps to support our volunteers. He is also passionate about conservation research.
Martin - Wildlife Guardian
Martin - originally from Argentina, is a passionate wildlife guardian with many years experience in other shelters.
Liseño - Wildlife Guardian
Liseño - originally from Cusco, came to the Jungle to follow his passion for wildlife conservation. He also loves to run along the river every morning!
Yherko - Wildlife Guardian
Yherko has many years experience working with wildlife in his home country of Bolivia.
Anibal - Chef
Anibal has been cooking lovely food for staff and volunteers since 2017.