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

This Is the Culture at Fundación Loros: Principles We Live by Every Day

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

We understand that protecting nature isn’t just 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 what we do.

Mission

At Fundación Loros, we are dedicated to the rehabilitation, protection, and release of parrots and other psittacines, with an ethical, scientific, and deeply compassionate commitment to their well-being.
We also work to regenerate the tropical dry forest, demonstrating that humans and wildlife can coexist without harm.

But our mission goes even further: we want to offer hope.

We believe empathy can be cultivated, and when it blooms, it gives rise to compassion — the genuine impulse to care, protect, and act.
That’s why our work begins with the careful and respectful treatment of each psittacine that comes into our care.
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 destiny: freedom.
But we don’t just “let them go.” Every release is carefully planned, accompanied, and monitored, fostering true coexistence between wild and human life — where both can share the land without harm.

Through our daily work with animals, we show children, youth, and adults that a different way of relating to nature is truly possible.

Our mission is to bring hope:

Hope that humans can be part of the solution.
Hope that, by giving a voice to those who cannot speak, we can transform the way we inhabit this world.

Vision

We dream of a world where people are protectors, not threats, to parrots and all wildlife.
We aim to become 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 our day-to-day. They reflect what we believe and what we practice as a team.

If you’re interested in collaborating or working with us, this is what you need to know about how we operate and what we value.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE VALUE

Active and present leadership
Leaders are in the field. They participate in releases, care for animals, welcome visitors, and support the team.
There are no distant hierarchies here — we are all active participants.
Results, not time clocks
We care about impact: how many animals are successfully rehabilitated, how much their welfare improves, what kind of experience visitors have.
We don’t measure attendance — we measure results.
Autonomy with responsibility
Every team member has the freedom to make decisions within their role — always with clear objectives, full accountability, and ownership.
Ideas with reasoning, not hierarchy
We value ideas with logic, evidence, and purpose — regardless of who proposes them.
The best idea is the one that works, not the one that comes “from the top.”
Zero-based innovation
If something doesn’t work or no longer makes sense, we redesign it.
We don’t do things “just because they’ve always been done that way.”
We question with respect and propose with solutions.
Versatility and teamwork
Everyone helps where needed — from caring for wildlife to greeting visitors or improving internal processes.
Adaptability is part of daily life.
Continuous learning and active participation
We like to improve, propose ideas, and learn from one another.
If someone sees a problem, they can and must speak up — with evidence and a good attitude.
Hospitality and holistic care
We treat everyone well: animals, coworkers, visitors, volunteers.
Kindness, respect, and care are not optional — they are essential to our culture and our value proposition as an organization.
Gradual reintegration and post-release monitoring
We don’t release birds and “hope for the best.”
Every release is planned, accompanied, and monitored. We track their progress to ensure successful adaptation and survival.
Triple-bottom-line sustainability
Our projects must be sustainable — economically, socially (with local benefit), and environmentally.
No project moves forward if it compromises the balance.
Communication and transparency
At Fundación Loros, we believe that silence in the face of doubt, error, or important information can be more harmful than a poor decision.
That’s why we value open, respectful, and constant communication.

Here, when in doubt — ask. If something is unclear — say it. If someone has an idea or concern — share it.
There are no stupid questions, no “out-of-place” opinions.
Only opportunities to improve — and that begins by speaking up.

Information is not hoarded “just in case” or used as power.
It is shared wisely with the team, so that everyone can make better decisions.
Transparency is a form of respect, and communication is a tool for building trust.

Active voice, not passive
This is not just a grammar issue — it’s about ethics, responsibility, and leadership.
At Fundación Loros, we avoid phrases like “this was done” or “that was forgotten,” because they erase the subject, dilute responsibility, and hinder learning.

Here, we speak with clarity and own what we do:
“I did it.” “We decided.” “I made a mistake.”

Using the active voice makes us more responsible — and more human.
It connects us to our actions and to those around us.

We believe language creates reality.
If we want a culture of respect, trust, and intentional work, then we must also speak intentionally.
Naming our actions honestly strengthens the team and prevents confusion, excuses, or unnecessary conflict.

WHAT WE ARE NOT AND WHAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT

Insensitivity or negligence regarding animal welfare
Every action must be guided by the well-being of the animals.
We do not tolerate cold, negligent, or indifferent behavior toward suffering.
Abuse of any kind
We tolerate no form of violence — physical or verbal.
This includes yelling, insults, threats, mockery, contempt, or any psychological or physical mistreatment — toward people or animals.
We work in a respectful, professional, and safe environment.
“Releases” as disguised euthanasia
We reject any practice that uses release as a way to get rid of an animal.
A release is only done if there are real conditions for success and survival. Otherwise, we wait and prepare better.
Harmful inaction
We do not accept passivity in the face of wrongdoing or indifference to a problem.
It is better to act and make a mistake than to fail by staying silent or comfortable.
Laziness or lack of commitment at work
When we work, we work seriously.
We do not accept laziness, constant distraction, or phone dependency during work hours.
And when it’s time to rest or enjoy, we do so with intention.
We know when to focus and when to pause.
Pointless hierarchies
Leaders don’t lead from a desk. At Fundación Loros, leadership means serving the team, setting the example, and being present.
Toxic or disloyal behavior
We do not allow gossip, destructive comments, double standards, or anything that undermines trust.
Transparency and respect are non-negotiable.

Want to join our team?

If you identify with this culture and want to be part of a team that works with purpose, respect, and real impact — send your resume and a short introduction to:

📧 info@loros.org