Assist at South America’s largest private sanctuary for rescued monkeys. This is a unique and powerful opportunity for a volunteer with interest or experience in Veterinary or Primate studies. Founded in 1984 with just one monkey, today the Center houses 88, including howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white fronted capuchin, mustached tamarind, squirrel monkeys and Toto, a chimpanzee who lived for several years chained in a circus.

The Center was set up in order to provide a humane and more natural lifestyle for monkeys that were brought illegally into Chile and kept as pets, in zoos, or circuses. The monkeys move freely within interconnected cages. This is not a ‘hands-off’ facility and the monkeys are handled by experienced personnel. In addition to caring directly for the monkeys, the Center works to educate schools, local authorities, veterinary students and the public in general.

The Center charges US$500 per month which covers the cost of your Room & Board (three great meals a day!), plus a donation to support its work.