GüiraOga (House of birds in Guarani language) is the only wildlife refuge located in Misiones jungle, in the protected landscape “Andrés Giai” near the city of Puerto Iguazu (Ruta 12, Km. 5) and direct neighbor of the Iguazu National Park. The Guira Oga Center is located on an area of 19 hectares, which is called “protected landscape” under the name of Andrés Giai, in honor of the renowned naturalist. There are travel agencies offering ecological tours in Iguazu falls with high quality service. The place has an interesting and centennial vegetation cover, with trees up to 30 meters high. They have identified about 40 different species, with about 50 types of butterflies that fly this jungle environment constantly.
The shelter Guira Oga was born based on the need in the region with an establishment working in the rescue, rehabilitation, breeding and reintroduction of native wildlife. Particularly with jungle fowl and especially those found with some degree of threat and appear rough or in private hands, zoos or private collections without proper management and not likely to leave offspring.
Founded on August 23, 1997 by Jorge Anfuso and Silvia Elsegood, naturalists and specialists in the rehabilitation of raptors, run the shelter refugio.La mission is to rescue animals from the jungle missionary then free you to those who have chances of surviving nature and recover those with skills captive breeding for reintroduction to their offspring, research and work in the same environment where animals live and develop education programs within and outside GüiraOga offering the possibility to raise awareness of the need for protection wildlife and their environment; Mount missionary.
The refuge is not a zoo, it is a call to reflect on what we have and are losing and together, through education, we cherish.
Guided tours
Timetable:
OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR
WINTER SCHEDULE 9.00 HS. A 1645 HS
SUMMER SCHEDULE 8.30 am to 18.30 HS
Approximate duration of the tour: 2 hours
Useful data to consider:
• The (over 10 people) school or group visits must make reservation by phone or email
• The service includes guide and transportation from the entrance of the center to the start of the return path (the path is about 2km from the entrance to the center)
• It is advisable to visit us with comfortable clothing and insect repellent (note that you will be in the jungle and completely outdoor).
• The tour can be done by people of any age and physical condition.
The visit has a cost that must be consulted
Phone: +54 (3757) 42-3980
Location
GüiráOga Protection
National Route 12 Km. 1638 (Access Highway Km. 5)
Puerto Iguazu – Misiones – Argentina
Postal Code: 3370
