The mission
Field science that funds itself
Research missions place you directly in the work of conservation science. You’re not a tourist looking in, you’re a contributor adding real data to real studies. Our research partners include anti-poaching units, cheetah monitoring programmes, pangolin tracking teams and raptor conservation projects.
No prior field experience required. What you need: physical fitness, a genuine desire to contribute, and the willingness to do the unglamorous work that conservation science demands.
OUR RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Each programme is named for its destination and designed around the conservation priorities of that region.
WildeTurtle
7, 11 or 14 Day Sea Turtle Conservation Mission
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
Where: Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Available: All-year round
WildeHatch
7, 11 or 14 Day Hatching Turtle Conservation Mission
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
Where: Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
When: All-year round
WildeForensics
14 Day Wildlife Forensics Conservation Mission
This hands-on course dives deep into the world of wildlife crime, with expert-led sessions covering forensic entomology, postmortems, decomposition processes, veterinary pathology, bird poisoning, toxicology, and crime scene management.
Open to: Anyone with a genuine interest in wildlife forensics and justice
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
When: All-year round
WildeJungle
17 Day Jungle Conservation Mission
Immerse yourself in hands-on conservation at our wildlife release site, Bosque Escondido, located in the heart of Costa Rica’s tropical forest. This unique programme invites you to live and work alongside wildlife specialists, contributing directly to the protection and rehabilitation of some of the country’s most vulnerable species.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation and relative fitness
Where: Bosque Escondido, Costa Rica
When: All-year round
