Manatees Rescue Center

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Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025
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Empowering Manatees at Their Rescue Center

The Manatees Rescue Center serves as a crucial sanctuary for vulnerable manatees, providing rehabilitation and care for these gentle creatures.

Founded in 2007 by wildlife enthusiasts, this center addresses the threats to manatees in the Amazon due to habitat loss and poaching. It features a natural setting that mimics the manatees' habitat and emphasizes education about conservation efforts.

Essential Highlights

  • 🦭 Feeding Sessions: Witness the feeding routines of these delightful animals.
  • 📚 Educational Tours: Engaging programs teach visitors about manatees' roles in the ecosystem.
  • 🌱 Conservation Initiatives: Learn about efforts in preserving manatees and their habitats.

The center is accessible with a small fee and is suitable for animal lovers, families, and students interested in wildlife conservation.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Manatees Rescue Center

Volunteer Opportunities

Visitors can apply to volunteer and assist in manatee care and rehabilitation.

Research Hub

The center collaborates with universities for research on semi-aquatic mammals.

Location

Carretera Iquitos-Nauta Km. 4.5

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