Rewilding

Rescue & Reintroduction

Animals Rescued Across peru

Our rewilding efforts are focused on the rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of keystone species of wildlife in the Peruvian Amazon. We specialize in species that are most common in the illegal trade, have no other centers specialized in their rehabilitation, and are of high importance to local ecosystems. We work with a broad range of carnivores, mesopredators, and herbivores, but the species most commonly found in our rehabilitation programs include:

1. Jaguars (Panthera onca)

2. Pumas (Puma Concolor)

3. Ocelots (Leopardus pardalis)

4. Margays (Leopardus wiedii)

5. Oncillas (Leopardus pardinoides)

6. Coatis (Nasua nasua)

7. Kinkajous (Potos flavus)

8. Tayras (Eira barbara)

9. White-lipped Peccaries (Tayassu pecari)

10. Collared Peccaries (Pecari tajacu)

11. Tapirs (Tapirus terrestris)

12. Yellow-footed Tortoises (C. denticulata)

13. Black Caiman (melanosuchus niger)

14. Green Anacondas (Eunectes murinus)

Science-Based Rehabilitation

Our rewilding center is specifically dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, reintroduction of key wildlife species in the Peruvian Amazon. We specialize in carnivore rehabilitation (particularly felids, reptiles, and mesopredators) because of their ecological importance, their prevalence in wildlife trafficking, and the fact that there are no other centers dedicated to their rehabilitation and reintroduction. Our primary focus is reintroducing animals for the purpose of stabilizing and fortifying wild populations to ensure the long-term survival of wild populations, and as such all of our programs incorporate top ethical practices, targeted management practices, and thorough research of local wildlife populations to design the most successful programs possible.

The successful rehabilitation and reintroduction of wildlife is our top priority. As such, our practices vary greatly from many rescue centers. We are not a ‘selfie-center’ and do not receive general visitors or provide tours of our facilities. Minimal-contact protocols are employed with all of our animals to ensure the successful development of natural behaviors. We are located far from any human disturbance and strive to create the most natural environment for our animals as possible. Our center has a small, dedicated team of wildlife specialists who focus solely on rehabilitating wild animals for the purpose of release.

To date, we have successfully rehabilitated and released the majority of the animals we have rescued. We work closely with both the local and federal government to rescue animals in need, intervene in and prevent wildlife trafficking, and reintroduce animals into key areas.

Our rewilding programs are designed using the most up-to-date research and novel methods to ensure optimal development and the greatest level of reintroduction success. We incorporate global research published by top veritable sources as well as local data gathered through our own long-term wildlife research in the Las Piedras, which allows us to design the most effective management practices.

We help local and federal governments rescue wild animals across peru every single day

Not all animals can be rehabilitated for a wild life, but we help to find the best possible solution for each one. Of the wild animals that make their way to Hoja Nueva, we've rescued 272 and released 198.

Animals rescued this year

Animals in Rehabilitation

Total Animals Reintroduced

Our Accomplishments

Became the first and only wildlife rescue & rehab center in Peru to specialize in carnivores – specifically felids

Achieved the first ever reintroductions of ocelot (2019) & margay (2021) that have been recorded

Rescued hundreds of animals across the country since 2020, successfully reintroducing the majority

Became a leading org at the national level, working with local & federal governments to rescue wildlife, prevent trafficking, & improve wildlife welfare across Perú

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