Family Friendly Missions
Something for every family
Families come in all shapes, sizes and ages – and so do our conservation missions
Our local conservation partners have extensive experience welcoming groups and working with people of different ages, experience levels and abilities. Where possible, missions can be adapted to make the experience comfortable, engaging and enjoyable for everyone..
Why choose a private group mission?
- Experience something extraordinary together
- Swap the traditional family holiday for an adventure filled with wildlife, conservation and real-life impact. Learn something new together and see a different side of the world.
- Suitable for different ages and abilities
- Our partners understand that every group is different. Their experience working with families and mixed-age groups means they can help create an experience that works for everyone.
- Learn together
- Conservation isn’t just something you watch – it’s something you can experience. Families can learn from wildlife professionals, discover how conservation works in the field and gain a deeper understanding of the animals and ecosystems around them.
Travel with purpose
Your family holiday can contribute to something bigger. By joining a Wilde Tracks mission, your participation helps support conservation missions and the people working to protect wildlife and wild places.
Planning a family trip can involve a lot of moving parts. Wilde Tracks helps coordinate the mission, bookings, payments and logistics, giving you one point of contact throughout the process.
More than a trip
With missions across incredible wildlife destinations, there are conservation experiences for many different interests, ages and abilities.
Bring your family. We’ll help you find the adventure.
OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY CONSERVATION MISSIONS
Each family friendly conservation mission is named for its destination and designed around the conservation priorities of that region.
WildeCapture
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure where you’ll learn darting techniques and master various dart guns used in wildlife conservation, including darting from the helicopter.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Available for private groups to join
Family friendly: minimum age 16
Where: South Africa
When: Between April and September
WildeCroc
Join the Crocodile Research course and gain hands-on experience working with crocodiles, primates, and a variety of Belize’s incredible wildlife while exploring the country’s rich and diverse ecosystems.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Available for private groups to join
Family friendly: minimum age 8
Where: Belize
When: All-year round
WildeHatch
Work alongside a dedicated team of experts at a beachside conservation site in Costa Rica, protect nesting sea turtles and hatchlings in Costa Rica while supporting coastal wildlife research and care.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Family friendly: minimum age 12
Where: Costa Rica
When: All-year round
WildeHorse
WildeHorse is an immersive conservation experience set within a 50,000-acre Zimbabwean wilderness actively being restored into a thriving Big 5 reserve. This is not a fixed itinerary programme, each day is shaped by your interests, the movement of wildlife, and the rhythm of the bush.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation. No horse riding experience required
Available for private groups to join
Family friendly: minimum age 4
Where: Zimbabwe
When: All-year round
WildeImpact
Bringing together the best of WildeKZN and WildeReptile - a unique, all-encompassing experience that explores conservation from multiple perspectives, from wildlife veterinary care and endangered species protection to reptile conservation, anti-venom research, anti-poaching and community engagement.
Open to: Anyone studying or working in the animal care industry, private or family groups, or tourism
Available for private groups to join
Family friendly: minimum age 10 (Private group:4yr)
Where: South Africa
When: All-year round
WildeKZN
Immerse yourself in a hands-on wildlife conservation programme focused on protectingAfrica’s most threatened species.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Available for private groups to join
Family friendly: minimum age 10
Where: South Africa
When: Between April and September
WildeMarine
Embark on an immersive marine conservation experience along South Africa’s spectacular coastline, where you’ll work alongside professional marine biologists, conservationists, and wildlife rehabilitation specialists on genuine research and conservation initiatives.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Family friendly: minimum age 17 (Private group: 4 years)
Specialised Veterinary Focused mission available for private groups
Where: South Africa
When: All-year round
WildeRelocation
This immersive Wilde Tracks Collaboration Mission offers participants the opportunity to experience the realities of professional wildlife management and conservation work alongside an experienced field team.
Open to: Anyone studying or working in the animal care industry, private or family groups, or tourism
Available for private groups to join
Family friendly: minimum age 18 (Private group: 8 years)
Where: South Africa
When: All-year round
WildeReptile
This intensive course offers you the chance to work alongside wildlife experts and herpetologists as you gain practical skills in reptile conservation, snake handling, and cutting-edge anti-venom research. Learn how to safely capture and relocate crocodiles, respond to real snake call-outs, rehabilitate small mammals, and assist in the production of life-saving anti-venom.
Open to: Anyone comfortable with snakes or interested in reptile research, swimming is optional but preferred
Available for private groups to join
Family friendly: minimum age 5
Where: South Africa
When: October to March
WildeSouthAfrica
Embark on the mission of a lifetime with WildeSouthAfrica, a curated conservation mission by Wilde Tracks. An unforgettable journey through the wild, where ancient landscapes and fresh tracks reveal the untamed soul of Africa.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Available for private groups to join
Family friendly: minimum age 10
Where: South Africa
When: Between April and September
WildeTurtle
Get off on a remarkable journey through Costa Rica, dedicating your time to the conservation of endangered sea turtles while discovering the nation’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage with this Wilde Tracks Collaboration.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Available for private groups to join
Family friendly: minimum age 2
Where: Costa Rica
When: All-year round
WildeTusk – Immersion
Step into the forests of Laos, where Asian elephants move freely through protected habitat and conservation is driven by science, observation, and hands-on field learning. This immersive programme offers direct experience in elephant behaviour, welfare, and applied conservation medicine alongside veterinarians, biologists, and research teams.
Open to: Anyone with relative fitness and a passion for conservation
Family friendly: minimum age 16
Where: Laos
When: All-year round, set dates
WildeVet
The WildeVet Collaboration Mission offers three distinct ways to experience wildlife veterinary medicine, with options designed to suit different backgrounds, experience levels and learning objectives.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation, or studying or working in the animal care industry
Available for private groups to join
Family friendly: minimum age 10
Where: South Africa
When: All-year round
