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
Available: Year Round
WildeHatch
7, 11 or 14 Day Protect nesting sea turtles & hatchlings
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
Available: Year Round
WildeForensics
14 Day Wildlife Forensics Conservation Mission
Step into the world of wildlife crime investigation like never before. This unique, Wilde Tracks Collaboration hands-on program plunges you into South Africa’s rich conservation landscape, offering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge forensic science and real-world wildlife protection.
Open to: Anyone with a genuine interest in wildlife forensics and justice
Available: Available year round
WildeJungle
17 Day Jungle Conservation Mission
Help Return Wildlife to the Wild: Conservation & Rewilding Experience. Step into the heart of real-world conservation with this immersive collaborative Wildlife Conservation & Field Research mission.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation and relative fitness
Available: Year Round, beginning alternate Wednesdays *itinerary to change from Sept 2026
WildeBioBlitz
10 Day Conservation Mission
An immersive field experience where science meets adventure. Travel deep into Ecuador’s breathtaking cloud forests to support real-world conservation efforts alongside expert biologists.
Open to: Anyone in good health and fitness and a real interest in field conservation
When: All year round
