# www.merazonia.org Merazonia is a dynamic wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center located on 250 acres of Amazon rainforest, near Mera, Ecuador, South America. ## Pages - [Contact](https://www.merazonia.org/contact) - [Thank you for your application](https://www.merazonia.org/thank-you-for-your-application) - [Learn more](https://www.merazonia.org/volunteer): Merazonia has been run by volunteers since the beginning. We invite anyone with a passion for nature to get a bit of jungle dirt under their nails and help us make a difference. - [Donate](https://www.merazonia.org/donate): We have seen neglected animals come to life and be released. We have transformed our reserve from a broken-down ecosystem to a flourishing forest but we need your help. - [Media & Movies](https://www.merazonia.org/movies-and-media) - [Blog](https://www.merazonia.org/news) - [Mera, Ecuador](https://www.merazonia.org/mera-ecuador): Mera is located where the Andes meet the Amazon. The town borders the Pastaza River Valley between the national parks Sangay and Llanganates that provide an important biological corridor linking the two protected areas. - [Dutch about foundation](https://www.merazonia.org/empty-page) - [Apply](https://www.merazonia.org/apply) - [Our Story](https://www.merazonia.org/our-story): From a small jungle path to a bustling animal refuge in the heart of the Ecuadorian rainforest, Merazonia has come a long way since its beginning in 2004. - [Illegal Wildlife Trade](https://www.merazonia.org/Illegal-Wildlife-trade): As one of the only centres in Ecuador which is recognised as a wildlife rehabilitation centre rather than a zoo, Merazonia is often the first place the Ministry of Environment calls once an animal is confiscated. - [Financial & Year Reports](https://www.merazonia.org/financial-reports): Merazonia Wildlife Refuge is supported by foundations in Ecuador, USA & The Netherlands - [Meet The Animals](https://www.merazonia.org/meet-the-animals): We are currently caring for about 100 animals including capuchin, woolly, red howler and tamarin monkeys as well as many species of parrots, kinkajous and small mammals. We also house a puma and sometimes other felines. Most are brought to us by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment after being confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade. - [Home](https://www.merazonia.org/): Merazonia is a dynamic wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center situated on 250 acres of rainforest in Ecuador. We focus on rehabilitating wildlife that has fallen victim to the illegal pet trade and deforestation, and volunteers from around the world help us with day-to-day care. - [Operation Phoenix](https://www.merazonia.org/operation-phoenix) - [Results](https://www.merazonia.org/results): With the support of volunteers and donors, Merazonia is showing a growing number of successful rehabilitation and releases. As long as we continue to receive volunteers and adequate funding, we will continue to responsibly rehabilitate and release animals in Ecuador. - [Link in Bio INSTAGRAM](https://www.merazonia.org/more-info) - [Guestbook](https://www.merazonia.org/testimonials): Volunteering at Merazonia is a special experience. This is what previous volunteers and researchers had to say: - [Adopt An Animal](https://www.merazonia.org/adopt-an-animal): At Merazonia we release many animals but their rehabilitation journeys can be costly and long. For the animals that cannot be set free, your support helps us give them the happiest and healthiest lives possible. - [Sloth Saviour](https://www.merazonia.org/sloth-saviour) - [Baby Howler Nala](https://www.merazonia.org/baby-howler-nala) - [Kevin the Kinkajou](https://www.merazonia.org/kevin-the-kinkajou) - [Pangui the Puma](https://www.merazonia.org/pangui-the-puma) - [The Ocelots](https://www.merazonia.org/the-ocelots) - [Bring Back the Howls](https://www.merazonia.org/bring-back-the-howls) - [Shimi Baby woolly monkey](https://www.merazonia.org/baby-woolly-shimi) - [Tini & Tapu](https://www.merazonia.org/tini---tapu) - [Meet The Team](https://www.merazonia.org/meet-the-team): Merazonia has an energetic team of people who encourage volunteers to help think of ways we can improve the park. - [Our Wishlist](https://www.merazonia.org/our-wishlist): If you’d prefer to donate something tangible, Merazonia has a list of items which are extremely beneficial to our work. - [FAQs](https://www.merazonia.org/faqs): We hope you'll find the answers to your questions below but please feel welcome to reach out should there be something you can't find! - [About Us](https://www.merazonia.org/about-us): Founded in 2004, Merazonia is a dynamic wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center located on 250 acres of the Amazon rainforest near Mera, Ecuador, South America. We focus on rehabilitating wildlife that has fallen victim to the illegal pet trade and deforestation, and volunteers from around the world help us with day-to-day care. We combine a passion for nature with a hands-off professional approach toward animal care, release, conservation, and wildlife monitoring. ## Nederlands - [Home](https://www.merazonia.org/nl) - [Ons verhaal](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/our-story) - [Mera - Ecuador](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/newpage6561f86c) - [Illegale dierenhandel](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/animal-trade) - [Baby Brulvogel Nala](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/baby-howler-nala) - [Adopteer een dier](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/adopt-an-animal) - [De Ocelots](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/the-ocelots) - [Doneer](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/support-our-animals) - [Leer meer](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/volunteer) - [Media & Films](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/newpage35e8cc5c) - [Aanvragen](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/apply) - [Blogs](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/news) - [Ontmoet de dieren](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/meet-the-animals) - [Over ons](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/about) - [Onze verlanglijst](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/newpaged33c9efb) - [Resultaten](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/results) - [Jaarverslag/Jaarrekening](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/financial-reports): Merazonia has an energetic team of people who encourage volunteers to help think of ways we can improve the park. - [Operatie Phoenix](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/operation-phoenix) - [Pangui de Poema](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/pangui-the-puma) - [Tini & Tapu](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/tini-tapu) - [Breng het gehuil terug](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/bring-back-the-howls) - [Luiaard Verlosser](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/sloth-saviour) - [Gastenboek](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/testimonials) - [Shimi Baby wollige aap](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/baby-woolly-shimi) - [Kevin de Kinkajou](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/kevin-the-kinkajou) - [Over de Stichting](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/empty-page) - [Ontmoet het team](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/meet-the-team) - [Veelgestelde vragen](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/faqs) - [Contact](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/contact) - [Bedankt voor uw aanvraag](https://www.merazonia.org/nl/thank-you-for-your-application) ## Español - [Contacto](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/contacto): Contacto - [Inicio](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co) - [Gracias por tu Aplicación](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/thank-you-for-your-application) - [Conoce a los Animales](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/conoce-a-los-animales): Conoce a los Animales - [Bebé Aullador Nala](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/baby-howler-nala) - [Los ocelotes](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/the-ocelots) - [Conoce más](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/voluntariado): Voluntariado - [Medios y Vídeos](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/Medios-y-videos): Medios y Videos - [Mera - Ecuador](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/mera-ecuador): Mera Ecuador - [Nuestra Lista de Deseos](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/nuestra-lista-de-deseos): Nuestra Lista de Deseos - [Tráfico Ilegal de Vida Silvestre](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/trafico-ilegal-de-fauna-silvestre) - [Acerca de nosotros](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/about) - [Blog](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/noticias): Noticias - [Nuestra Historia](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/nuestra-historia): Nuestra Historia - [Aplica aquí](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/aplicar) - [Informes anuales y financieros](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/financial-reports): Merazonia has an energetic team of people who encourage volunteers to help think of ways we can improve the park. - [Resultados](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/resultados): Resultados - [Operación Fénix](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/operation-phoenix) - [Tini y Tapu](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/tini-tapu) - [Traigamos de Vuelta los Aullidos](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/bring-back-the-howls) - [Monito lanudo bebé Shimi](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/baby-woolly-shimi) - [Libro de Visitas](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/libro-de-visitas): Libro de Visitas - [Guardián de perezosos](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/sloth-saviour) - [Pangui la Puma](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/pangui-the-puma) - [Donaciones](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/donaciones): Donaciones - [Adopta un animal](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/adopta-a-un-animal): Adopta a un Animal - [Kevin el Kinkajú](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/kevin-the-kinkajou) - [Conoce al Equipo](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/conoce-al-equipo): Conoce al Equipo - [Preguntas Frecuentes](https://www.merazonia.org/es-co/preguntasfrecuentes): Preguntas Frecuentes ## Blog Posts - [Merazonia in the spotlight on TV](https://www.merazonia.org/merazonia-takes-the-spotlight) - [Nature struck. Now it is time to rebuild](https://www.merazonia.org/timetorebuild) - [55-34-10-14-2: Numbers with meaning](https://www.merazonia.org/results2024) - [Release news and healthcare plans](https://www.merazonia.org/release-news-2024) - ["Precious Pepi prepares for life in the jungle"](https://www.merazonia.org/pepi-story): Precious Pepi Prepares for Life in the Jungle - [2022: Back On Track](https://www.merazonia.org/2022-back-on-track): 2022: The year that put us back on track - [Blue Headed Parrots Released!](https://www.merazonia.org/blue-headed-parrots-released) - [The Adventures of Whistler](https://www.merazonia.org/the-adventures-of-whistler) - [Merazonia on Vice TV](https://www.merazonia.org/merazonia-on-vice-tv) - [Baby Boomers and Released Animals!](https://www.merazonia.org/baby-boomers-and-released-animals) - [Dark Nights, Bright Days, Free Animals](https://www.merazonia.org/dark-nights-bright-days-free-animals) - [Top Stories 2020: All For One and One For All](https://www.merazonia.org/top-stories-2020-all-for-one-and-one-for-all) - [Rainforest threats, an anteater that could and how you can help](https://www.merazonia.org/rainforest-threats-an-anteater-that-could-and-how-you-can-help) - [Guardian and BBC Spotlight Merazonia](https://www.merazonia.org/guardian-and-bbc-spotlight-merazonia) - [Rising Wildlife Activity in Merazonia](https://www.merazonia.org/rising-wildlife-activity-in-merazonia) - [Saving a Sloth: the Story of Alí](https://www.merazonia.org/saving-a-sloth-the-story-of-ali)