Culture at Fundación Loros: The Principles We Live By Every Day

At Fundación Loros, we don’t just protect species—we build a culture that is ethical, consistent, and alive.

We know that protecting nature is not only about releasing birds. It’s about creating environments where people work with purpose, animals are treated with respect, and every decision has meaning.
That’s why how we work is just as important as our mission.

Mission

At Fundación Loros, we are dedicated to rehabilitating, protecting, and releasing parrots and other psittacines, with an ethical, scientific, and deeply committed approach to their well-being.
We also work to restore the tropical dry forest, showing that humans can coexist with wildlife without causing harm.

But our mission goes further: we aim to bring hope.

We believe that empathy can be cultivated, and that when it grows, it leads to compassion—that genuine drive to care, protect, and act.
That’s why our work begins with the attentive and respectful care of every psittacine that comes into our hands.
Every recovery process is an opportunity to teach—by example—how to treat another living being with dignity.

With that same respect, we prepare them for their greatest goal: freedom.
But we don’t simply release them. Each release is carefully planned, supported, and monitored, promoting real coexistence between wildlife and humans, where both can share the land without harming one another.

And so, through our daily work with animals, we teach children, youth, and adults that a different kind of relationship with nature is truly possible.

Our mission is to bring hope:
Hope that things can be done better.
Hope that humans can be part of the solution.
And hope that, by giving a voice to those who cannot speak, we also transform the way we live on this planet.

Vision

We dream of a world where people are protectors of parrots and wildlife—not a threat.
We aim to be recognized as a global benchmark in psittacine rehabilitation and in the regeneration of the tropical dry forest.
Our reserve is a living laboratory of transformation, where science, education, and sensitivity come together to build a fairer future for all living beings.

Our Values: How We Work at Fundación Loros

These principles guide us day by day. They reflect what we believe and how we act as a team.

If you’re interested in working or collaborating with us, this is what you need to know about our way of working and what we stand for.

✅ WHAT WE ARE AND WHAT WE VALUE

1. Active, present leadership
Our leaders work in the field: they release birds, care for aviaries, welcome visitors, and support the team.
There are no distant hierarchies here—everyone is actively involved.

2. Results over hours
What matters is the impact: how many animals are successfully rehabilitated, how their welfare improves, and the quality of the visitor experience.
We don’t value presence for the sake of clocking in—we value real, measurable outcomes.

3. Autonomy with accountability
Each team member has the freedom to make decisions within their role, always with clear goals, full responsibility, and transparency.

4. Ideas based on reasoning, not position
We value ideas with logic, evidence, and impact—regardless of who proposes them.
The best idea wins, not the highest-ranking voice.

5. Redesign and innovation
If something doesn’t work or no longer makes sense, we change it. We don’t stick to “the way it’s always been done.”
We question respectfully and propose constructive solutions.

6. Versatility and teamwork
Everyone supports wherever needed—from caring for animals to welcoming visitors or improving internal processes.
Adaptability is part of the job.

7. Constant learning and active participation
We like to improve, propose, and learn from one another.
If someone spots a problem, they are expected to speak up—with evidence and a constructive attitude.

8. Hospitality and holistic care
We treat everyone with kindness: animals, colleagues, visitors, and volunteers.
Respect, empathy, and care are not extras—they are part of our culture and value proposition.

9. Gradual reintegration and post-release monitoring
We don’t just release birds and hope for the best. Every release is planned, supported, and followed up.
We monitor each case to ensure that the animals adapt and survive successfully in the wild.

10. Triple-bottom-line sustainability
Our projects must be sustainable in economic, social, and environmental terms.
No project moves forward if it puts the balance at risk.

❌ WHAT WE ARE NOT AND WHAT WE DON’T ACCEPT

1. Insensitivity or negligence toward animal welfare
Every action must be guided by the well-being of animals.
We do not tolerate coldness, carelessness, or ignorance of suffering.

2. Mistreatment or aggression
We do not tolerate any form of violence—physical or verbal.
This includes yelling, insults, threats, mocking, psychological abuse, or harm toward animals or people.
We work in a respectful, professional, and safe environment.

3. Release as disguised euthanasia
We reject any practice that uses release as a way to “get rid” of an animal.
A release is only done when the animal has a real chance of survival. Otherwise, we wait and prepare better.

4. Harmful inaction
We do not accept passivity or silence in the face of a problem.
It’s better to make a mistake while acting than to fail by doing nothing.

6. Laziness or lack of focus during work
When we work, we work seriously. We do not accept disengaged attitudes, constant distractions, or spending work hours on the phone.
And when it’s time to rest or have fun, we do that too—with intention. We know when to focus, and when to relax.

7. Inactive hierarchies
Leaders do not lead from behind a desk.
Real leadership at Fundación Loros means serving the team, setting an example, and being present.

8. Toxic or disloyal attitudes
We don’t allow gossip, destructive criticism, or two-faced behavior that erodes trust.
Transparency and respect are essential.

📩 Want to Join Our Team?

If you connect with this culture and want to be part of a team that works with purpose, respect, and real impact, send us your CV and a brief introduction to:

📧 info@loros.org