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Tamandua Ecological Reserve, a 70 hectare sanctuary for Amazonian wildlife

Tamandua Ecological Reserve needs to grow! Help Yana Cocha own 70 hectares of primary rainforest, where Amazonian animals can return to the wild.

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Tamandua Ecological Reserve, a 70 hectare sanctuary for Amazonian wildlife

Tamandua Ecological Reserve, a 70 hectare sanctuary for Amazonian wildlife

Tamandua Ecological Reserve, a 70 hectare sanctuary for Amazonian wildlife

Tamandua Ecological Reserve, a 70 hectare sanctuary for Amazonian wildlife

Tamandua Ecological Reserve, a 70 hectare sanctuary for Amazonian wildlife

Tamandua Ecological Reserve needs to grow! Help Yana Cocha own 70 hectares of primary rainforest, where Amazonian animals can return to the wild.

Tamandua Ecological Reserve needs to grow! Help Yana Cocha own 70 hectares of primary rainforest, where Amazonian animals can return to the wild.

Tamandua Ecological Reserve needs to grow! Help Yana Cocha own 70 hectares of primary rainforest, where Amazonian animals can return to the wild.

Tamandua Ecological Reserve needs to grow! Help Yana Cocha own 70 hectares of primary rainforest, where Amazonian animals can return to the wild.

Yana Cocha Animal Rescue
Yana Cocha Animal Rescue
Yana Cocha Animal Rescue
Yana Cocha Animal Rescue
1 Campaign |
Puyo, Ecuador
$2,638 USD 30 backers
13% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Tamandua Ecological Reserve


             


Yana Cocha is a non-profit foundation, started in 2006, focused in conservation and the protection of Amazonian flora and fauna. The rescue centre, located in Pastaza, Ecuador, receives animals from the Ecuadorian Environmental Ministry, which have been confiscated from illegal trafficking, or donated from “their owners” who had kept them as pets. These animals are firstly evaluated by our dedicated and experienced staff to see if they can ever be released back into the wild, but if not, they are given the best conditions to live in, as similar to their natural habitat as possible.The centre hosts solely Amazonian wildlife, having a variety of animals including seven species of primates, two species of cats, three species of rodents and a diversity of birds, reptiles and other small mammals. 


Yana Cocha also has 30 hectares of primary forest, newly named the Tamandua Ecological Reserve, where wild species naturally live. This area is a protected research area, located 20km from the rescue centre.


                                


We first purchased an area of primary rainforest (30 hectares) in December 2012. Since then, we have been studying the natural flora and fauna of the area with very good results, detected footprints from various different animals, monitored the wildlife with camera traps which allow us to know exactly what animals live in the area, as well as using mist nets to study the biodiversity of birds.




After more than six months studing the area we have come to the conclusion that we need to increase the reserved area to protect not only the animals, but the forest too. Fortunately we now have the chance as the adjacent area is up for sale. However we need to be very quick as other people might buy it for destructive purposes like livestock grazing, which would involve the felling of the trees and deforestation of the whole area, whereupon thousands of species of plants, insects, birds and mammals would disappear.

If we can raise the money, we could protect 70 hectares instead of 30 (more than doubling our existing reserve), that will allow us to keep going with our research, and to start rehabilitation programs with the animals already located in our rescue centre, and most importantly... RELEASE!


                      


What we need, what you get

The 40 hectares is going to cost $20,000, so that's exactly what we need. If we manage to exceed the $20,000 target, the money can then be used to purchase even more land around the reserve! Maybe even up to 100 hectares... That would be incredible! If we don't reach our goal, we will use the money to start the construction of a small cabaña for researchers.


                                   


The impact

The natural environment is suffering worldwide, especially wildlife. Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse countries, despite its size, home to a breathtaking variety of flora and fauna.

Help us make a difference by creating a real sanctuary.

The success of the Yana Cocha Rescue Centre proves that given the chance, we can help animals and the environment even more.


  

How you can help us

You can help us by donating whatever you can, no donation is too small, every dollar is a step closer to reaching our goal.

We passionately believe that your contribution can help to make a huge difference to the conservation of the Ecuadorian Amazon   

If you can't help us by donating, please help share our campaign and let others know about Yana Cocha and its wildlife reserve.

The more people we can reach, the more help we can get. 

Muchas gracias!

Yana Cocha team

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Certificate of collaboration

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Yana Cocha will send you a PDF cetrificate thanking you for your contribution to the enviroment.
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Yana Cocha photos

$25 USD
We'll send you a digital post card of some of our animals, sharing their story and their future. And a thank you certificate
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Traditional bird ornament

$50 USD
We'll send you a handmade native bird made from local wood called Balsa, very light and colourful. Plus Thank you certificate
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Balsa bird and post cards

$100 USD
We'll send you a Balsa bird ornament and 2 post cards of our animals sharing their story and their future. Plus Thank you certificate
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Yana Cocha t-shirt

$300 USD
You'll get a Yana Cocha t-shirt of some of our animals, and a letter sharing their story and their future. Plus Thank you certificate
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Amazing Yana Cocha gift pack!!

$500 USD
Get a Yana Cocha t-shirt, 2 post cards (with the story of the animal) and a traditional bird ornament. Plus thank you certificate.
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Come volunteering 1 week

$1,000 USD
Come to Yana Cocha! We offer you an amazing week at the centre. Be part of our volunteering program, get to know the animals and the daily work. NOTE: Does NOT include costs associated with travel. Dates subject to availability.
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Come volunteering 3 weeks

$3,000 USD
Come to Yana Cocha! We offer you three weeks at the centre. Be part of our volunteering program, get to know the animals and the daily work. NOTE: Does NOT include costs associated with travel. Dates subject to availability.
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Come volunteering 5 weeks

$5,000 USD
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