RAINFOREST AWARENESS RESCUE EDUCATION CENTRE
Carretera Iquitos-Nauta Km 47 Iquitos, Peru
Welcome to RAREC
Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located near Iquitos in the amazon rainforest of Peru which is rescuing and rehabilitating Amazonian wildlife, while aiming to teach the local community how to sustain themselves without putting pressure on the rainforest.
Since our founding in 2011, we have rescued a diverse range of species, including manatees, ocelots, tapirs, anteaters, sloths, a giant river otter, and primates such as spider and woolly monkeys.
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR CENTER
Watch our virtual tour to see our facilities, meet some of our residents, and get a glimpse into daily life at RAREC.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
There are many ways to volunteer with us or join an internship program to gain hands-on experience. We strive to make these opportunities accessible to people of all backgrounds and skill levels. Explore the options below and reach out to apply!
*Programs are taught in primarily English. Spanish knowledge is preferred*
RAREC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the USA. If you are a US citizen, your donation to cover our programs is tax-deductible.
LEARN ABOUT OUR CONSERVATION PROJECTS
We run diverse projects to support local communities around Iquitos while researching and protecting the region’s biodiversity by tracking our released animals.
How To Support Us
This center wouldn’t be what it is without the generous contributions of each and every one of you. Here are a few ways you can support our mission:
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
Recieve a quarterly update of our projects and animal updates including recent rescues as well as job openings.