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!

Remeber RAREC is also 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, allowing you to contribute to meaningful change whlie enjoying the benefits of your generosity. 

REVIWS

Curious about what it’s like to volunteer with us or visit our center? Hear directly from those who have experienced it firsthand!

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.