CIWY rescues and cares for wild animals affected by trafficking, habitat loss and wildfires in Bolivia. Across three Amazon sanctuaries we care for over 500 animals, protect rainforest habitat and deliver education in local communities to support wildlife conservation.
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Wildlife in Bolivia is under pressure from trafficking, habitat loss, deforestation, ecosystem degradation and wildfires. Many animals are removed from the wild illegally and suffer injury, stress or death. At the same time, forest loss reduces biodiversity and weakens ecosystems. Increasing fires further damage habitats and wildlife survival, leaving more animals in need of long term care with no chance of return to the wild.
CIWY operates three Amazon sanctuaries providing rescue, rehabilitation and lifelong care for wild animals. We currently care for over 500 animals and treat those that can be released back into the wild. Those that cannot remain in permanent sanctuary care within protected rainforest. We also monitor and protect over 1,300 hectares of habitat and run education programmes to reduce trafficking and improve ecosystem protection.
