Wildlife Rescue Centre

Proyecto Peru began in 2005 in the heart of Cusco, inspired by the vision of Dora, a local Peruvian educator who wanted to share the Spanish language and support her community. Together with her partner Coen, she developed this idea into a network of dedicated professionals who work closely with local organizations and international participants.

Today, our team focuses on creating meaningful cross-cultural experiences through well-structured volunteer and internship programs. Participants engage directly with Cusco’s social, health, and education sectors by supporting partner projects such as schools, community agencies, clinics, nonprofits, animal shelters, and after-school programs that request specific skills.

We also offer Spanish immersion courses and comfortable local accommodation to help you experience everyday life in Cusco. Our curated tours provide the opportunity to explore the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and surrounding landscapes while deepening your understanding of Peru.

The Wildlife Rescue Center is a family-run private organization dedicated to rescuing animals that have suffered from mistreatment of any kind. These rescued animals are put under the care of the rescue center by the forest rangers, a branch of the National Police and National Government. At this project, all animals have their vaccinations. The center takes care of all types of wildlife animals with the long-term objective of liberating them again into nature.

The programs running at the center at the moment include educational programs, recovery programs for sick and mistreated animals, and reproduction programs for endangered animal species.

Basic Spanish or the willingness to learn, and a desire to help animals.