Monkey Island

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See the monkeys free in this reserve, not in cages, their temporary stay here depends on their condition and capability to adapt back to its jungle habitat. It is advised not to use insect repellants or sunblock while during the visit to the monkey island.

Visit a family social enterprise focused on conserving and protecting endangered monkey species in the Northern Amazon. The aim is to enlighten rainforest guests on the effort to save endangered and injured species, rehabilitate and reintegrate them to the wild. See the monkeys free in this reserve, not in cages, their temporary stay here depends on their condition and capability to adapt back to its jungle habitat. It is advised not to use insect repellants while during the visit.

Located just 30km from Iquitos, Monkey Island is a family run sanctuary for New World monkeys. The center rescues monkeys, rehabilitates them and then releases them back into the wild. The project is doing amazing things for these primates and we think you should go and witness it.

During your visit to Monkey Island you will see monkeys in their natural habitat, running freely, as well as animals in the process of being rehabilitated. To date the project has rescued and released over 200 monkeys and it shows no signs of slowing down.

 
 
THE COMMUNITY 
 
Common name Scientific name Local name
Marmosets Callithrix / Cebuella Leoncitos
Tamarins Saguinus Pichico
Howler Monkey Alouatta Mono aullador
Saki Monkey Pithecia Mono huapo
Spider Monkey Ateles Mono araña
Woolly Monkey Lagothrix Mono Choro
Titi Monkey Callicebus Mono Tocón
Sloth Bradypus Tridactylus Peresso
Red Uakari (*)  Cacajao Huapo Rojo

 
Please note: The Monkey Island  no longer have Red Uakari on the island as they have been released with a wild troop.

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