Our Mission
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
Founder
Magali Salinas, founder of Amazon Shelter, wildlife hero and animal activist.
Communications Manager
Kim Cruz has been working with Amazon Shelter since 2017, she helps manage our fundraising and volunteer program.
Veterinarian
Chris is our qualified Vet and is in charge of animal welfare, releases and research.
Project Manager
Nick Werber is our marketing manager and resident filmmaker.
Gareb The Vet
Gareb qualified as a Vet in Cusco and now lives at the Shelter, offering his expert support to the animals 24/7.
Lucy - Shelter support
Lucy has been helping Magali for many years and helps out in all areas of the Shelter, from care to construction and maintenance.
Jesus - Animal Nutritionist
Jesus has a great passion for animal welfare and has developed diets specific to each animal species at the shelter.
Anibal - Chef
Anibal has been cooking lovely food for staff and volunteers for the past 3 years. He loves cake.