Incredible

I have volunteered at parque Ambue Ari, one of three parks run by Communidad Inti Warra Yassi, twice now. The first time for two months and the second for just over three and I have loved it so much. These parks give you the opportunity to form such a special relationship with the animals you work with, a unique relationship. You would be assigned an animal and you work with them for the duration of your stay.
I have formed a very close relationship with one puma in particular, a female called Yassi. I worked with her on my first visit and then was given the opportunity to train new volunteers to work with her and her sister on my second time round. I'm quite certain they remembered me and we have a very strong friendship. It seems strange to say that you're friends with a puma but it is the truth. There is give and take in the relationship, there were days when I know she looked to me for reassurance and comfort and there were certainly days I looked to her for the same and she would always provide. I so looked

Aside from the cats, you also will make some amazing human friends too. When so many like minded people come together, from so many countries, something special is bound to happen and it really does. I will keep friends I made there for the rest of my life.
Its not an easy life to live but it is made worth while every day by the people and animals you spend your time with.

Go to the Communidad IntiWaraYassi facebook page to have a look at videos from all three parks.