Mission

Introducing Capy Project

The main focus of the Capy Project is the conservation of the flora and fauna of the Llanos region of Colombia. Currently 23 hectares of forests and rivers are home to various endangered species such as giant anteaters, jaguars and giant otters, among others.

Projects will include acquiring more wildlife areas and turning them into a protected area from industrial agriculture, oil industry and hunting, creating lakes with fresh water all year around through deep well pumps powered by solar panels, and working with endangered species. The project will focus heavily on educating local farmers and indigenous communities about the importance of wildlife preservation.

About Us

Zsolt Papp – Founder of Capy Project

Wildlife and nature euthanist from an early age.

“I remember I always got nature books for Christmas and birthdays and I would read them over and over again until I’d know the whole book inside out. Two in particular that made a big impact on me. The first being the ‘WWF panini sticker album of threatened species’ and the other being ‘The living planet’ by Sir David Attenborough. The former taught me the variety of animals that habit our planet and the latter showed me that life always finds a way not minding even the hardest conditions but it’s up to us to help preserve it for future generations. “

When the travelling started

“I was 19 when I first came to South America. I was always very interested in the jungle. The mystery of the unknown, where not many people travelled before and to visit indigenous communities, to see people living like they did in the past fascinated me. I dedicated a decade of my life to travelling the world, to explore the uniqueness and varsity of our planet. I went from Asia to the Middle East to Africa and North America, but somehow I always ended up coming back to South America. “

New beginnings

“Colombia was an instant love. On my first visit in 2007 I knew I was at home at last. It took me a while but finally in 2014 I made the move and went back to Colombia to open up a business.”

The owner of the successful Medellín café.. Café Revolución.

“The first few years of the business were very hard. I was working long hours everyday, customers were few and the city has not yet become the international tourist destination that it is today. Slowly after the first few years the business started picking up and today Cafe Revolucion is a well established cafe in Medellín but even during all those hard years I never forgot why I decided to move here”

Colombia – a Paradise for biodiversity

“I decided I want to know every corner of my newly chosen home so I started to travel in Colombia. I went from the wild Pacific to the lively Caribbean, from the high Andes in the south through the dense jungle of the Amazon all the way to the big cities. It amazed me how this country is so different and so diverse. You can really find every habitat there is in one place.”

The last frontier

“I will never forget that particular moment in Casanare When I was riding a horse along a lagoon which was filled with capybaras and out of nowhere came a puma. Bursting out of the bushes to hunt its dinner. That moment changed my life! I understood how wild and remote Los Llanos is, that somehow no one talks about it. It was like travelling back in time to another world.”

Problems and Solutions

“After a few visits to Casanarè I started noticing that while this land is paradise there are many threats to its existence!
I found Orocuè, a little town off the main road, on the bank of the Meta river, a hidden gem. Only one dirt road in and out. It was a dream come true. Animals were everywhere. Thousands of different species of birds, the biggest snakes and reptiles on the planet, friendly capybaras. Countless threatened species in one place.
A land Far away from civilization, but I knew this won’t last. As soon as the government finishes the highway, the oil drilling, cutting down forests and over fishing will reach this last frontier too. That’s when I knew I had to do something. I always knew I wanted to work with wild animals but at that moment I understood that this is it. This is the place.”

The birth of the Capy Project

“I started looking for land around Orocuè. After a long year looking I found the perfect spot. 50 km from the town, full of forests and rivers I found my piece of paradise.
With not many people living in the area it was the perfect spot to start building the natural reserve.
Since then I have discovered numerous endangered species that habit the land. The likes of Giant Otters, Pumas, Ocelots, Giant Anteaters and Orinoco Crocodiles among others make this ecosystem unique. I have many plans for this project that will take a lifetime and more to achieve but I believe with hard work and dedication, the capy project will make a difference and help save the biodiversity of Casanarè, Colombia.”

Lake Construction Done!

When dreams become reality 🌊 🌴❣️ Put your mind to it and everything is possible! 🙏🏻

Our first project is completed. We made a lake and installed a windmill with a deep water pump to supply the lake during the dry season. Infinite thank you to @dannia.tinedo and @wileiner_rb without you guys it wouldn’t have been possible! 🙌🏻🤗

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Our Core Values

Guided by our principles, these values form the foundation of our work.

Passion

My team and I are driven by a deep passion for wildlife conservation. We will make everything possible to preserve this paradise for future generations. We have only one planet and we have to take care of it.

Collaboration

I believe in the power of collaboration and actively seeking partnership with local foundations and organisations who are as dedicated as I am in protecting the unique biodiversity of Casanarè, Colombia.

Sustainability

We are committed to implementing sustainable practices in our operations (using solar and wind power), ensuring our conservation efforts have a positive and lasting impact on the environment.

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