Zoorefugio Tarqui

15/08/2026

🌿 What if your next adventure had a purpose? 🐾

Come to the Ecuadorian Amazon, meet people from around the world, experience life surrounded by nature, and become part of something meaningful. 🌎💚

At Zoorefugio Tarqui, our volunteer program gives you the opportunity to support our daily work while sharing unforgettable moments with an international community.

✨ Connect with new people
🌿 Experience the Ecuadorian Amazon
🐾 Support our mission
🌎 Create memories that cross borders

Ready to learn more?

💬 Comment “DM” below and we’ll automatically send you the program information directly to your DMs.

Your next adventure could start right here. 🇪🇨🌿

13/08/2026

🌿 GET VOLUNTEERED ABROAD — ECUADORIAN AMAZON 🇪🇨

Want to experience wildlife conservation beyond the classroom? 🐆🐒🦜

At Zoorefugio Tarqui, volunteers become part of the daily work behind the care and protection of more than 300 rescued wild animals. From preparing diets and creating environmental enrichment to supporting rehabilitation and educational activities, every day brings a new experience.

Since 2008, our work has focused on giving rescued wildlife a second chance and raising awareness about the threats they face. 🌱

A love for animals and a genuine passion for protecting wildlife are at the heart of this experience.

Ready to be part of it?
Comment “DM” or send us a message and we’ll send you more information about our volunteer program. 💚

Give care. Protect wildlife. Be part of conservation.

10/08/2026

🌱 Aprender haciendo, crecer cuidando y avanzar conservando. 🐾

Cada encuentro con la fauna silvestre es una nueva oportunidad para aprender, desarrollar habilidades prácticas y fortalecer el criterio profesional. 🩺🌿

Durante las pasantías podrás conocer de cerca procesos de evaluación clínica, medicina preventiva, manejo de fauna silvestre, seguimiento y rehabilitación, comprendiendo las necesidades específicas de cada especie y la importancia del bienestar animal.

Cada experiencia fortalece tus conocimientos, te ayuda a desarrollar nuevas habilidades y te prepara para enfrentar diferentes retos dentro de la medicina veterinaria, mientras refuerza tu compromiso con la protección y conservación de la fauna silvestre. 🦜🐢🌳

📩 ¿Quieres formar parte de esta experiencia? Escríbenos por mensaje directo para conocer más sobre nuestras pasantías.

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🌱 Learning by doing, growing through care, and moving forward through conservation. 🐾

Every wildlife encounter is a new opportunity to learn, develop practical skills, and strengthen professional judgment. 🩺🌿

During the internship, you can gain experience in clinical assessment, preventive medicine, wildlife handling, follow-up care, and rehabilitation, while learning about the specific needs of different species and the importance of animal welfare.

Each experience strengthens your knowledge, helps you develop new skills, and prepares you to face different challenges in veterinary medicine, while building a stronger commitment to wildlife protection and conservation. 🦜🐢🌳

📩 Want to be part of this experience? Send us a direct message to learn more about our internships.

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23/07/2026

🌿 Aprender a proteger también es una aventura. 🦜🐆

Durante esta semana vivimos un curso vacacional muy especial en Zoo, donde los niños y niñas aprendieron que conservar la naturaleza va mucho más allá de admirarla: significa comprenderla, respetarla y actuar para protegerla.

A través de juegos, talleres creativos, pintura facial, actividades educativas y el contacto con nuestro equipo, conocieron la historia de muchos de los animales que hoy viven en el refugio. Descubrieron por qué fueron rescatados, proteger los bosques y cuidar el lugar que compartimos con miles de especies.

Creemos que cada experiencia vivida durante esta semana sembró una semilla de conciencia en cada uno de ellos, porque los pequeños cambios de hoy pueden convertirse en las grandes acciones de conservación del mañana.

💚 Gracias a todas las familias por confiar en nosotros y a cada niño por su entusiasmo, curiosidad y ganas de aprender. ¡Esperamos que este sea solo el comienzo de una vida llena de respeto y amor por la naturaleza!

🌱 Educar para conservar es la mejor forma de proteger el futuro de nuestra fauna silvestre.

16/07/2026

🐍 Happy World Snake Day! 🌿

Snakes are far more than the myths and fears that surround them. They play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by helping keep nature in balance.

Every rescue, every health check, and every release is another chance for these incredible animals to return to where they belong back to the wild.

At Zoo Tarqui, we believe that conservation begins with understanding. Through rescue, rehabilitation, education, and responsible release, we strive to turn fear into respect and inspire people to appreciate the essential role snakes play in our environment.

Today, we celebrate these remarkable reptiles and renew our commitment to protecting wildlife and the habitats they call home.

💚 From fear to respect. Conservation starts with understanding.

03/07/2026

01/07/2026

🐍🌿 A successful return to the wild!

One of the most rewarding parts of my internship has been witnessing moments like this.

Today, we had the opportunity to help release a 2.2-meter rescued boa back into its natural habitat after completing a thorough health assessment and ensuring it was ready for life in the wild.

This conservation effort would not have been possible without the collaboration of amazing people and organizations. A special thank you to Merazonia Wildlife Rescue for welcoming the boa and providing the ideal conditions to support its successful return to nature. Together, we can give rescued wildlife a second chance.

Every release is a reminder of why conservation matters and why protecting wildlife is a responsibility we all share. 💚

Interested in gaining hands-on experience in wildlife conservation? Join our volunteer and internship program and become part of the mission to protect Ecuador’s incredible biodiversity.
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