Scientific Study of Macaws in the Peruvian Amazon

Learn more about: Parental Behavior Dynamics of the Red-and-Green Macaw (Ara chloropterus)

A Close-Up Look at the Macaw Mating Cycle

Discover the reproductive cycle of wild macaws high in the Amazon canopy

MacawCam - Live Streaming

Watch the first live streaming of wild macaws from an artificial nest inside the Tambopata National Reserve

Help the Amazon Rainforest

You can protect the Peruvian Amazon from home and make a huge impact in the forest

what is the wired amazon program?

Science Happens! The Wired Amazon program is an encouraging initiative that collects cutting-edge science projects designed and implemented by Rainforest Expeditions, in Tambopata - Peru. Whose main objective is to make a positive impact on the national protected areas around safeguarding the integrity of the ecosystems and producing economic benefits for local communities looking for conservation through ecotourism in the Amazon rainforest of Tambopata. Betting on today's technology, Wired Amazon raises awareness and spreads the importance of the Amazonian tropical forest and the urgency of its conservation and preservation with the help of citizen scientists from all over the world.

Research Projects

Research Stations

Research Center map

Become a citizen scientist

The Wired Amazon program was created with one clear vision: to transform travelers from passive observers into active protectors of the Amazon. Here, your journey goes beyond admiring wildlife—you become part of real research. From identifying species through camera trap footage, discovering new insects under the light trap, and recording primate sounds with bioacoustic monitoring, to exploring the canopy with drones in the Aerobotany project, every activity connects you directly with science and conservation in action.

The Tambopata National Reserve is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, but it faces growing threats like illegal mining, logging, and habitat loss. By joining Wired Amazon, your visit becomes a powerful act of conservation. You’ll work side by side with researchers, generating real data to monitor species, protect habitats, and defend the rainforest in this unique blend of science and ecotourism.

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Dive into the vibrant world of our Peruvian Amazon science projects! Join our community on Instagram for exclusive glimpses into groundbreaking science, captivating stories, and the incredible people shaping a sustainable future in the Amazon. Follow us and be part of the adventure!

Award-Winning Citizen Science in the Heart of Tambopata

The Wired Amazon program is proud to be recognized with prestigious awards that celebrate our commitment to science and conservation. These honors highlight our mission to transform travelers into citizen scientists, where every adventure becomes an opportunity to contribute to real research. Our award-winning projects connect you directly to conservation in action. Each visit supports the protection of the Amazon, proving that travel can be a powerful force for science and change.

Reviews

  • Lee Wozencroft

    The personalised itinerary and one-on-one guiding made the trip truly special—huge thanks to our guide Johan for shari...

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  • Nandaja A.

    The night walk discovering the critters & bugs of the rainforest was an intriguingly new experience for us. Wildlife...

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  • Peter M

    Rainforest Expeditions kept in touch throughout and allowed us to carry our booking forward. They were incredibly helpfu...

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  • Kai

    My name is Kai, i was in Refugio Amazonas on October 2024 and helped with the Trail Cams (and Discovering New Species). ...

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