04.20.09

Inti Wara Yassi – Volunteering Facts

Posted in Bolivia at 10:07 pm by Jackson Lee

Volunteering With Inti Wara Yassi – Basic Information (May 2009)

The best place to find detailed and up to date information is at http://www.intiwarayassi.org
Locations – There are four locations
(1) Parqie Machia
Located In Villa Tunari near Cochabamba city
Felines (Pumas & Ocelots – Monkeys (Spider and Capuchin) – Aviary – Bear
36 Hectares
(2) Parque Ambue Ari
Village of Santa Maria Guarayos
25 Felines (Pumas & Jaguars & Ocelots)
40+ Volunteers
600 Hectares
(3) Parque Jacj Cuisi
Near Rurrenabaque – Connected to Madidi National Park
New Location (Late 2008) – Only 2 Puma’s
Animals being added all the time
300 Hectares
(4) Antiplano La Paz
Near La Paz
Antiplano Animals – Suri & Llamas
Costs
Volunteer ‘payments’ go directly to providing for the animals (food, medicine etc)
fortnightly or monthly
The park is not supported by the Bolivian government.
Volunteer Costs US$200 – $350 / Month (Dependent: Location & Time Committed)
Living Expenses US$200 – US$500 / Month (Average US$300) – Mostly Food Costs
Total Costs: US$400 – US$900 Per Month
Time Commitment
Minimum of 2 weeks – Restricted Animal Options1 Month – Full Animal Options (Felines)

The best place to find detailed and up to date information is at http://www.intiwarayassi.org

Matan with Roy - April 2009

Locations – There are four locations

(1) Parqie Machia

  • Located In Villa Tunari near Cochabamba city
  • Felines (Pumas & Ocelots – Monkeys (Spider and Capuchin) – Aviary – Bear
  • 40 + Volunteers
  • 36 Hectares
  • Most Developed Location

(2) Parque Ambue Ari

  • Village of Santa Maria Guarayos
  • 25 Felines (Pumas & Jaguars & Ocelots)
  • 40+ Volunteers
  • 600 Hectares

(3) Parque Jacj Cuisi

  • Near Rurrenabaque – Connected to Madidi National Park
  • New Location (Late 2008) – Only 2 Puma’s
  • Animals being added all the time
  • 300 Hectares

(4) Antiplano La Paz

  • Near La Paz
  • Antiplano Animals – Suri & Llamas

The River Passing The Park

Costs

  • Volunteer ‘payments’ go directly to animals (food, medicine etc)
  • The park is not supported by the Bolivian government
  • Volunteer Costs US$200 – $350 / Month (Dependent: Location & Time Committed)
  • Living Expenses US$200 – $500 / Month (Average US$300) – Mostly Food
  • Total Costs: US$400 – US$900 Per Month

Time Commitment

  • 1 Month – Full Animal Options (Felines)
  • Minimum of 2 weeks – Restricted Animal Options