Currently, we have 5 live projects:
Discovering New Species: where guests can assist resident biologists in discovering new insect species in the Amazon rainforest. On average, we discover one new species per month! This project is available to tourists staying at Ñape Lodge, Refugio Amazonas, Posada Amazonas and Tambopata Research Center.
AmazonCam Tambopata: Across the Tambopata National Reserve, Rainforest Expeditions, and Dr. Mark Bowler from the University of Suffolk, and Mathias Tobler from San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has laid down a non-invasive grid of cameras traps equipped with motion sensors. The cameras are triggered when movement is detected, therefore helping us capture footage of wildlife deep in the heart of the Amazon jungle. You too can participate by setting your own camera traps along the trails near Refugio Amazonas lodge and Tambopata Research Center.
Aerobotany: One of Wired Amazon's three cornerstone projects, Aerobotany is geared towards harnessing the enormous potential of new technology to answer age-old questions on rainforest ecology. Aerobotany combines the innovative use of mini-drones and online citizen science to remotely monitor the rainforest canopy and develop a deeper understanding of the life cycles of Amazonian flora.
8 Primates: In 8 primates project we use behavioral follows and bioacoustics to look at the ranging patterns and communication of all eight monkey species at Tambopata. We are developing extensive libraries of calls for all monkey species, and are using these to detect monkeys in the wider forests of Peru.
Tambopata Macaw Project: At Tambopata Macaw Project our objective is to contribute to the reduction of threats to the conservation of macaws (Ara macao, Ara chloropterus and Ara arauna) in the Madre de Dios Region. Macaws are the ambassadors of the Amazon and biodiversity conservation Between 1989 and 2000, Eduardo Nycander created and led the Macaws Project in the Tambopata National Reserve and Bahuaja Sonene National Park. Through this project, Nycander was able to better understand the behavior and reproductive needs of macaws
All of our lodges are full of sustainable, scientific and conservation projects.
Posada Amazonas and Ñape Lodge: Experience the local Amazonian culture with the Infierno Native Community, here you can participate in our Discovering New Species Project.
Refugio Amazonas Lodge: Experience the adventure and become a citizen of science, here you can participate in our projects; Aerobotany, Discovering New Species and AmazonCam.
Tambopata Research Center Lodge: Learn about the Tambopata Macaw Project and its conservation efforts to save the scarlet macaw. You can also participate in the Discovering New Species, AmazonCam and 8 Primates projects.
You can participate in our citizen science projects by visiting the lodges mentioned above as a tourist and contribute to the conservation of science.
Another way to contribute is by participating in our volunteer program at Tambopata Research Center Lodge.
Become a volunteer and leave a positive footprint in the Amazon rainforests for 30 days Foreigners: USD $ 50 per day Peruvians: USD $ 40 per day Fixed departures on the 15th and 30th of each month. If you want to arrive any other day, the extra cost is USD 210.00 The costs cover your transfer to and from the research centers, complete meals, and accommodation at Researchers House. You can participate in the lodge's scheduled activities when you don't have project activities or previous coordination with the lodge resident manager. Transfers to the city are according to the availability of boats going to/from Puerto Maldonado.
People with or without experience can participate. You will acquire new skills and experience during this period.
Fixed departures on the 15th and 30th of each month. If you want to arrive any other day, the extra cost is USD$ 210.00.
We can arrange the necessary transfers along with the scheduled departures of Tambopata Research Center passengers, however, the payment made for the volunteer program is non-refundable as these are funds that support our conservation projects.
Since the transfer to Tambopata Research Center would not be feasible due to the schedule, you will have to spend the night in the city of Puerto Maldonado (on your own), the next day we will include you in the fixed transfer for passengers on their way to TRC.
Binoculars, Camera gear, Light-colored, long cotton pants, Long-sleeved, light-colored cotton shirts, Ankle-high hiking boots and sneakers, Flashlight (headlamp) with batteries, Sunblock lotion, Sunglasses, Broad-brimmed hat, Rain suit or poncho, Insect repellent, Small daypack, Slippers or sandals for walking around the lodge
