The success of this conservation project wouldn't have been possible without ASOMACAO's director Dr. Ana Maria Torres Mejia, who is also the veterinarian of the project.  She is a Colombian biologist, veterinarian and has a degree in conservation medicine finished in Costa Rica.

Last five years, i was very fortunate to have her as my life partner; being involved, I witnessed the dedication and energy she put into this project. Aside from the paperwork, she isn't afraid of making her hands dirty; together with her worker at Gaia, I saw her clean cages, provide food and the necessary medication for the birds. Not to speak about her bravery! Dazzled was I when I saw her climbing more than 30 meters up into a tree to check the nests of her beloved macaws.  These checkups are made possible by the assistance of expert tree climber Pedro Porras and the support of Jack Ewing of Hacienda Barú.

This year her project was visited and filmed by YouTube celebrity Coyote Peterson and his Brave Wilderness crew. The episode is called 'Parrot Blood- What Mystery Does it hold?' You can watch it at the link below.  This short video demonstrates how Dr. Ana does a medical examination on the macaws.

Dr. Ana is also a veterinarian at the Centro Veterinario Costa Ballena, devoted to our beloved pets' well-being. Dr. Ana, a woman to my heart!