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News from Iquitos
A Young Ocelot.

Chavo and Lora.

The Institute for Bioarchaeology has graciously offered to manage donations and to ensure that your donations reaches the Orphanage. No funds will be taken from your donation.

Please make your contribution out to the Institute, note that it is for the Amazon Animal Orphanage, and send to:


  Institute for Bioarchaeology
  470 Columbus Avenue, Suite 206
  San Francisco, CA 94133

   415 989 0649

Baby anteater riding around on the back of its adopted mommy.

Howler in Trees.

Vine Snake.
Gudrun writes every few weeks regarding the animals and their progress. The notes are passed along to you through the site so you can share in the growth of their amazing animal sanctuary.

(Note: Each story is linked to the next News Update. You can view the progression of the animals by starting from November 2004 and clicking the News Update link at the bottom of each page.)


July 2008: LOTS of new photos of the new rescues.

January to June 2008: So much news to catch up with . . . our Web Designer has been on leave for a few months, but is now back and updating the site with lots of new photos of the wonderful animals. . .

October, 2007: Another helpful visit from Girls on Top.

August, 2007: The monkeys are being mischevious; they've learned how to get into the butterfly cage. . .

March, 2007: A cute baby Saddleback Tamarind has joined the Orphanage and has found "step-parents."

December, 2006: A huge creature has emerged from the giant caterpillar! And we have more new photos of the animals, and more card ideas that can be sent throughout the year to help the orphanage.

November 26, 2006: Gudrun and Roblar are waiting to see what the giant caterpillar turns into! And they sent a new picture of Pedro Bello.

November 15, 2006: A holiday update and more new photos so anyone who wishes can have cards made to send to friends.

September, 2006: A special thanks to a special anonymous donor and to all donors.

July, 2006: The latest update with, of course, photos of the newest arrivals, including an adorable baby Tapir with unique markings for camoflage.

June, 2006: More new arrivals, and some sad news.

April 1, 2006: The latest update with, of course, photos of the newest arrivals.

January 1, 2006: A special heart-warming review by Jade of her visit with the Girls on Top from Australia, including photos of their shop renovation and mosaic building -- with the help of a Zeke -- all overseen by a baby sloth.

January 1, 2006: Because we have been following Pilpintuwasi and the Animal Orphanage more than a year, and because Gudrun and Roblar have committed their lives to helping these creatures, we asked for Biographical Sketches.

December 25, 2005: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please consider the Amazon Animal Orphanage in your giving this year.

December 15, 2005: English volunteers Alan and Janine build a "Kinkajou Free" zone and the Manatee is gaining weight -- eating lettuce! And eMail to Jade in Australia.

November 2005: Girls on Top from Australia establish a gift shop.

October 2005: More on the Manatee.

September 2005: A welcome donation and help with the Manatee.

August 2005: The manatee is growing, an American rescues a two-toed sloth and brings the baby to the Animal Orphanage, and meet Laura, an English volunteer.

July 2005: The refrigerator is in use and is saving money. And there's yet another orphan on the farm -- a baby manatee.

June 2005: Donations have reached the Amazon Animal Orphanage and Gudrun bought a refrigerator to store food for the animals. More babies arrive.

May 2005: To date, more than $800 has been donated to help care for these beautiful animals. A donor list has been started to acknowledge the kindness of these individuals. And another new little visitor arrives.

April 2005: Gudrun comes across a "fer de lance," one of the most dangerous snakes in the world, and she stops to take pictures!

March 2005: The baby anteater rides around on its adopted "mommy." (These photos are hysterical . . . )

February 14, 2005: Great news for Valentine's Day — we now have a way you can donate to help these beautiful, exotic, endangered animals.

February 2005: The Maromet finds a family, new pictures of the Kinkajou. And Angelica, the three-toed sloth, is brought "home."

December 22, 2004: Finally!! Official sanction.

December 17, 2004: A Kinkajou joins the Orphanage.

November 2004: New to the Orphanage -- Pygmy Marmosets and a young Ocelot.
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