After years of volunteerism to preserve the biodiversity and cultural diversity of the Rain Forest,  Joanne Stanulonis founded the Amazon Institute.  The vision became reality as a result of a unique collaboration between the local people and an American educator.  Together they built an ecological reserve and dedicated over 200,000 acres as protected land.  Together they sent out mailers, spoke to the media and developed tourism, specialized rain forest travel, eco-tourism and travel study programs for students of all ages. 

Today’s Ecological Reserve, Education Center, and rain forest tourism demonstrate what a small group of caring and dedicated people can accomplish.  The project turned out to be more indeed.  It benefits all citizens of our planet in a larger and more extraordinary way.  By increasing public awareness through travel experiences and field trips for youth the Amazon Institute has brought more attention to the environmental issues and the imperiled cultural traditions. 

Join us in supporting and sustaining this achievement for our time and for future generations by inquiring about a rain forest vacation with us.  Give us your budget - no matter how lean - and your interests, and we will deliver your itinerary.

Contact Us:

The Amazon Institute                                       The Amazon Institute                              

3025 Olympic Boulevard                                  5042 Wilshire Boulevard

Suite 121                                                          Suite 275

Santa Monica, CA  90404                                Los Angeles, CA   90036

telephone:  310-626-7046

Email:  amazon.institute@gmail.com