FreeWildlifeBrazil Celine
Why choose FreeWildlifeBrazil Celine?
FreeWildlifeBrazil Celine primarily focuses on the release of native birds and will monitor their progress after reintroduction. The Release Center, with a management area of four hectares, is situated in the municipality of Iporanga on the Betary Reserve. We have partnered with IPBio (Biodiversity Research Institute), an NGO that also works on the Betary Reserve with whom we cooperate closely, to...
FreeWildlifeBrazil Celine primarily focuses on the release of native birds and will monitor their progress after reintroduction. The Release Center, with a management area of four hectares, is situated in the municipality of Iporanga on the Betary Reserve. We have partnered with IPBio (Biodiversity Research Institute), an NGO that also works on the Betary Reserve with whom we cooperate closely, to develop a joint volunteer program. FreeWildlifeBrazil Celine was founded by the couple Martine Schmid-Fiorini and Pedro Schmid, both Swiss veterinarians, who worried about the fate of the wild animals coming from the illegal traffic and seized by local authorities. In an improvised installation at their residence in Iporanga, they began to care for wild animals, enabling their return to natur...
FreeWildlifeBrazil Celine Reviews
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Highly recommend!
by: Susan Hill - United StatesProgram: Eco-Volunteering in BrazilThe Betary Reserve is a great place to go to experience unique wildlife and nature. The volunteer program is really well done and there is a lot of amazing things you can do and see while in the area!
A great experience
by: Marie Ridoff - SwedenProgram: Eco-Volunteering in BrazilHello, I had a great time working as an eco-volunteer at the Betary Reserve. I chose to come to the Reserve as I would like to get into conservation work in the future and wanted to have some experience with field work. The volunteer programme was well-structured and I enjoyed that there were several projects available covering a wide range of topics. By working on each project I learned a lot about the area's local biodiversity and the importance of monitoring it. In addition to the work, I...
Peaceful immersion...
by: Andréa Sader - SwitzerlandProgram: Eco-Volunteering in BrazilIn search for field experience in environmental management, this program ended up being an amazing immersion into wildlife surrounded by amazing people! Volunteering as both an eco-volunteer and in Communications, I had the opportunity to participate in very diversified activities and manage my own schedule. I recommend this experience to anyone in look for nature, simplicity and a peaceful mind!
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