Yanacocha

I had an amazing experience in Yanacocha as a volunteer! I stayed 9 nights in a six bedroom house. I had no problems at all and used the communal showers for hot water. All of the animals are in the sanctuary because they cannot return to the wild and are well taken care of. Everyday we preped food, gave meds, cleaned enclosures and watched their behavior. My favorite animal to take care of in Yanacocha was the birds. There is a beautiful variety of birds including macaws and toucans. The staff was friendly and welcoming to all! Volunteering in Yanacocha will be the highlight of my year!