
Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 53 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket worth booking?
Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket is a 1-hour experience in Iquitos, Peru, from $8 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 53 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (53)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $8 per person
Visit us just outside Iquitos city and get ready to know the most noble specie of the amazon, The Amazonian Manatee. We rescue, recovery and release endangered wildlife with the support of our educational program that aims to raise awareness between tourist and locals. Each visit lasts approximately an hour. In addition, during your tour, one of our guide will teach you everything you should know about the rehabilitation process. Process which is vital in order to prepare the animals to be released into the wild.
What you get
About this experience
Visit us just outside Iquitos city and get ready to know the most noble specie of the amazon, The Amazonian Manatee. We rescue, recovery and release endangered wildlife with the support of our educational program that aims to raise awareness between tourist and locals. Each visit lasts approximately an hour. In addition, during your tour, one of our guide will teach you everything you should know about the rehabilitation process. Process which is vital in order to prepare the animals to be released into the wild.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Entrance fee
Not included
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Amazon Rescue Center
Amazon Rescue Center (CREA) is a conservation project that works in partnership with The Dallas World Aquarium Zoo and the Research Institute of the Peruvian Amazon. Located 30 minutes from Iquitos downtown by tuk tuk or 1 hour by bus, CREA offers you the possibility to experience the real conservation in the Peruvian Amazon. The species in the rescue center were rescued from different places where kept illegally in captivity. After the rehabilitation, they are released to their natural habitat. So far CREA has released 23 manatees, 2 pink dolphins, anteaters, sloths, turtles and other animals. One of our guides will explain you the rehabilitation process in the different areas we have such as: Reptiles (yellow spotted river turtle, tortoise), monkeys, birds and manatees. You will also visit our interpretation center "The flooded forest" with real size fiber glass statues of the main aquatic species of the amazon. The tour lasts an hour, you will walk through our path in the forest where you can learn more about the Amazonian.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Iquitos
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Centro de Rescate Amazónico / Amazon Rescue Center
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Outdoor clothes.
- Mosquito repellent.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 53 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
53 verified traveler reviews for Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Sad but very important experience
Very first experience to learn about a variety of things focused on conservation and rescue.
via Tripadvisor
A rescue and educational center with a large variety of creatures
We began our visit by watching a short video about the history of this center. Our guide then took us to each of the enclosures where the animals are kept. We saw capybara, agouti, peccary, manatees, macaws, caiman, paiche (giant fish) and turtles. This center is best known for taking in manatees that have either been orphaned or rescued from captivity and preparing them to be released into the wild. We learned a lot and loved that they focus on educating the young children about the wildlife so hopefully future generations will not keep these creatures captive or eat them.
via Tripadvisor
NOT Carlos!
Do not have Carlos as your guide! I have visited this park atleast 10 times. It is well worth it to go. Their tank with Paiche fish is outstanding. The animals are well taken care of and you can see them up close before you head out to the jungle. However, this time I had a guide named Carlos and he was arrogant, full of himself and demeaning to anyone that asked questions. He is not concerned with you learning about the animals, rather, his goal is to be percieved as superior. He has an inflated ego. Other people there have just as much or more knowledge but are friendly, kind and want you to have a wonderful experience. It's great place - just avoid Carlos at all costs!
via Tripadvisor
Worthy Rescue Center. Just pre-negotiate your return transport!
Great rescue that does important work. The biggest annoyance is the 45 min drive from Iquitos. We paid our mototaxi driver 80 Sols to drive us there, wait the 1.5 hour and return us to downtown Iquitos. We did not have issues like other reviewers with paying but we were clear that we’d pay once we returned to Iquitos. There was a large group of mototaxi’s waiting at the entrance but we were very thankful to have the return trip pre-arranged and pre-negotiated and not have to bargain our way back to the city. Beware the Centre’s sign is tiny and not easily visible from the road. Despite having it on our phone’s map, we didn’t see the center from the road. Our mototaxi drove past it and then had to double-back and asked for directions multiple times before we found it. It’s exactly where Google Maps has it marked but the entrance might be obscured from the trees and many mototaxis parked in front. Whether you get a private guide or are in a big group depends on the timing of your arrival. Go early or towards the end of day if you want to increase your chances of being in a small group. We ended up being lumped in with a large group of over 20 Spanish speakers. As the only English speakers the tour was predominantly in Spanish with only a little English thrown in for our benefit. The guides we met did speak excellent English and were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. So it would be a much better experience if you are lucky enough to get a private tour. We weren’t sure how many animals there would be but there were sadly lots of animals that needed rehabilitating on our visit in March 2026. We saw 3 baby manatees, multiple caiman, dozens of turtles, an adult capybara, a peccary, 2 giant otters, 2 baby monkeys and hundreds of parrots and macaws. We felt the facilities were clean and appropriately outfitted given their goal is to release animals back into the wild as soon as possible. They were upfront about which animals are too injured to be released and I noticed those animals were in larger enclosures. They were clear on their no-touch rule which makes sense to improve each animal's chances to be re-wilded. I think the comments from visitors who felt the cages were small or dirty, don’t appreciate the scale of the work that this center does. We were happy to support this center and would recommend it to any animal lovers.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful manatee experience
It was a great experience. We had a private English tour with Jessica who was very knowledgeable and very friendly. We saw and learned about manatees, birds, fish and the rescue and release efforts of the centre. Highly recommend a tour if you’re in Iquitos.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 19
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Iquitos.
How much does Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket cost?
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Prices start at $8 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Iquitos usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Iquitos is not rushed.
Is Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 53 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Iquitos, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket?
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Around 19 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Iquitos can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Iquitos and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Iquitos within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Iquitos?
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On Outty we rank every Iquitos experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pacaya Samiria Mystical 3 Days, 4 days 3 nights on the banks of the Amazon River, Amazing Jungle 3Days 2Nights - Amazon Wonder Expeditions. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Iquitos?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Iquitos?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket?
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Included: Professional guide; and Entrance fee. Not included: Transportation to/from attractions; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Lunch; and Food and drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
What languages is Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Iquitos. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Amazon Rescue Center - Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket?
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Across 53 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, value for money. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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