Rescue, Rewild, Restore: Protecting Wildlife and Forests in the Bolivian Amazon
A wildlife sanctuary and rewilding non profit organization rescuing trafficked animals, restoring ecosystems, and rebuilding humanity’s connection to nature.
To rescue and provide lifelong sanctuary for vulnerable wildlife, and to actively restore wild ecosystems so animals, forests, and people can thrive together in dignity and balance.
La Senda Verde Animal Refuge Inc. is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and conservation organization based in Bolivia, working at the intersection of animal welfare, ecosystem restoration, and community engagement. For more than 20 years, we have rescued wild animals from illegal trafficking, abuse, and habitat destruction, providing expert veterinary care, rehabilitation, and lifelong sanctuary when release is not possible. Beyond rescue, Senda Verde leads large-scale rewilding efforts through the Passiflora Amazon Reserve, protecting and restoring forest ecosystems adjacent to Madidi National Park, one of the most biodiverse protected regions on Earth. Our work integrates habitat restoration, biodiversity protection, environmental education, and sustainable livelihoods for local communities. By healing individual animals and the landscapes they depend on, we create lasting impact for people and nature alike. Join us in choosing the green path, where compassion leads to renewal.
• Over 1,200 rescued animals currently cared for at the Coroico Sanctuary, representing 70+ native wildlife species. • More than 20 years of continuous operation in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary management. • Protection and restoration of 204 hectares (504 acres) of Amazon rainforest through the Passiflora Project, forming a biodiversity corridor adjacent to Madidi National Park. • Thousands of animals rescued, treated, and protected since 2003 from illegal trafficking and exploitation. • Ongoing environmental education and conservation outreach benefiting local communities, schools, volunteers, and visitors each year. • Creation of conservation-aligned livelihoods supporting forest protection and sustainable land use.
Direct Beneficiaries: • Wild animals rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking, abuse, and habitat loss—primarily native Amazonian and Andean species. Approximately 1,200 animals annually receive direct care, protection, and long-term sanctuary or rehabilitation. Indirect Beneficiaries: • Local communities in the North Yungas and Bolivian Amazon, benefiting from employment, environmental education, and conservation-based livelihoods. • Ecosystems and biodiversity within protected and restored forest areas, including pollinators, keystone species, and wildlife corridors. • Global beneficiaries, as forest protection contributes to climate regulation, biodiversity preservation, and ecological resilience. • Volunteers, students, and visitors who gain conservation awareness and rewilding literacy each year.
