Adopt the Macaws

At the Porto Feliz Reserve, the Líbio Institute shelters several species of macaws — birds known for their large size, vibrant plumage, and remarkable intelligence.

Many arrive after being victims of wildlife trafficking, carrying stories marked by mistreatment and loss of freedom. At the rehabilitation center, they receive specialized care, proper nutrition, and the opportunity to regain their natural behaviors, essential for their well-being and survival.

Adopt the Capuchin Monkeys

The capuchin monkey is a primate known for its remarkable ability to use tools and its complex social behavior.

At the Porto Feliz Reserve’s rescue center, many individuals arrive after being illegally kept as pets. Here, they are given the chance to live in groups, express natural behaviors, and rebuild their connection to a life closer to nature.

Adopt the Parrots (Amazona sp.)

Parrots (Amazona sp.) are among the most trafficked birds in Brazil, victims of exploitation due to their beauty and ability to mimic sounds. At the rehabilitation center in Porto Feliz, they find a safe environment for physical and behavioral recovery. Each rescued individual represents a direct stand against wildlife trafficking and a commitment to preserving biodiversity.

Adopt the Howler Monkeys (Alouatta sp.)

The howler monkeys (Alouatta sp.) are primates known for their powerful calls that echo through Brazilian forests. At the Instituto Líbio, rescued howlers receive specialized care, as many arrive weakened from captivity or habitat loss. The rehabilitation process seeks to restore their health and dignity, while preserving their vital ecological role in maintaining forest balance.

Adopt the Pumas (Puma concolor)

Agile, silent, and essential to the balance of ecosystems, pumas are large felines often threatened by habitat loss, road collisions, and conflicts with human activity.

By protecting pumas, we help preserve the food chain and safeguard the health and resilience of entire forests.

Adopt the Crab-eating Fox (Cerdocyon thous)

The crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous) is a native canid highly adaptable to different environments but increasingly threatened by habitat loss and urban encroachment. Many individuals rescued by the Instituto Líbio arrive after vehicle collisions or conflicts in rural areas. They receive medical treatment and behavioral support with the goal of rehabilitation and reintroduction into the wild whenever possible.

Adopt the Lowland Tapir

Orelha is a gentle male tapir whose name (“Ear”) comes from an incident in his youth — he lost part of his ear during a fight with his father. For 17 years, he lived in a small concrete enclosure, without grass or a lake. When the facility closed due to financial hardship, the animals were relocated, and that’s when Orelha found a new home at the Instituto Líbio.

When the team arrived to pick him up, Orelha was infested with parasites, surviving only on dry corn, and in poor health. Upon arrival, he was timid and fearful, avoiding the lake during his first week. By the second week, his footprints appeared on the shore — the first sign of curiosity and recovery.

Today, two years after his rescue, Orelha swims freely across his lake and enjoys a 250 m² enclosure, where he finally lives with dignity, peace, and care.

Adopt the Parakeets (Brotogeris sp.)

Small, colorful, and social, parakeets (Brotogeris sp.) are among the main targets of illegal wildlife trade. Many arrive at the Instituto Líbio weakened and displaying stress-related behaviors after captivity. In Porto Feliz, they receive the necessary care to regain strength, confidence, and natural instincts, reinforcing the Institute’s commitment to protecting Brazil’s native birdlife.

Adopt the Coypu

Nick is a charismatic coypu, rescued as a tiny baby only a few weeks old, after being separated from his mother. He was found by the Projeto Capa team during their patrols along the Marginal Pinheiros cycle path in São Paulo. When taken to the Wildlife Management and Conservation Center (CeMaCAS), he was weak, undernourished, and in poor health.

Nick was bottle-fed and closely monitored by professionals until he fully recovered — then he joined the Instituto Líbio family. Now an adult, Nick is thriving in his enclosure, sharing space with Orelha the tapir. He enjoys a balanced diet, regular care, and loves digging burrows along the lake’s edge, where he spends his days in comfort and safety.