Curated Missions
Wilde Tracks
The majority of our conservation travel missions are open to anyone with a passion for wildlife, conservation and meaningful travel, and no qualifications are required. We also offer selected programmes specifically designed for families, veterinary students seeking university credits, and industry professionals.
Wilde Tracks runs both group trips for the general public and fully tailored private experiences for families, corporates, special occasions, sports teams, photographers, schools and more.
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Our Programmes
WildeTracks offers many conservation travel missions. Search below by country.
WildeAustralia – Coming soon
Wilde Australia
Coming soon
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation.
WildeBelize
12 Day Wildlife Vet Conservation Mission
An unforgettable adventure in wildlife medicine at Belize’s premier wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre. Work side-by-side with a qualified wildlife veterinarian, gaining hands-on experience in real clinical settings. From learning reptile medicine during a visit to an iguana rehabilitation centre to participating in annual health exams of resident animals.
Open to: Anyone with a genuine interest in wildlife medicine and conservation
When: All-year round
WildeBioBlitz
10 Day Conservation Mission
Participate in hands-on field conservation efforts, including monitoring transects for the rapid response tracking of the critically endangered Mindo Harlequin-Toad. You'll learn the art of scientific photography using standardised methods and work alongside renowned field biologists specialising in herpetology, ornithology, entomology, and mammalogy.
Open to: Anyone in good health and fitness and a real interest in field conservation
Where: Arlequín Reserve, Ecuador
When: All-year round
WildeCapture
7 Day Game Capture Mission
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
Where: Ladysmith, South Africa
Available: Between April and September
WildeCheetah
14 Day Cheetah Conservation Mission
Step into the extraordinary world of wildlife veterinary care with a hands-on programme dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of over 120 cheetahs - all saved from the illegal wildlife trade.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation or studying or qualified in the veterinary or captive care industries
Where: Somaliland
When: Between January and March
WildeCostaRica
14 Day Wildlife Vet Conservation Mission
Step into the heart of real-life conservation in Costa Rica’s leading wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre.
Open to: Anyone studying or qualified in the veterinary field
Where: San José, Costa Rica
When: All-year round
WildeCroc
14 or 30 Day Crocodile Conservation Mission
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
Where: Placencia, Belize
When: All-year round
WildeDental
Wilde Dental Mission
Step into WildeDental, where veterinary learning meets global adventure. This immersive programme offers hands-on training in wildlife dentistry across a variety of international locations, introducing participants to diverse species, ecosystems, and real-world clinical challenges.
Open to: Anyone interested in dentistry and conservation
Where: Varying locations
When: All-year round
WildeEcuador
13 Day Ecuador Conservation
The mission offers direct engagement with the work of Amazoonico Wildlife Rescue Centre, Ecuador’s largest centre for the rehabilitation of wild animals that are victims of illegal trafficking. Taking part in this journey means actively supporting conservation programs that are essential for the protection of Amazonian biodiversity.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation and humanitarian projects with medium physical endurance, adaptability and mental fortitude
Where: Quito, Ecuador
When: All-year round
WildeElephant
7 Day Elephant Veterinary Mission
A dedicated elephant hospital in Thailand offering hands-on exposure to world-class veterinary care through a fully equipped onsite clinic and a mobile veterinary unit serving elephants across southern provinces.
Open to: Anyone studying or working in the animal care industries, including pre-vet, vet assistant, nurse/vet, zoo keeper, conservationists, students and qualified professionals
Where: Thailand
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
WildeGuatemala
14 Day Wildlife Rescue Conservation Mission
Embark on the ultimate wildlife veterinary adventure in the heart of Guatemala! Join forces with expert wildlife veterinarians at the country’s leading rescue and rehabilitation centre, where you'll gain hands-on experience caring for incredible native species.
Open to: Anyone studying or qualified in Veterinary Studies, Vet Tech/Nurse Studies, and Pre Vets with Clinical Experience
Where: Flores, Guatemala
When: All-year round
WildeHarmony
14 Day Elephant Field Conservation Mission
Take part in real hands-on field research focusing on wild Asian elephants within a dynamic forest–farmland landscape where conservation meets human livelihoods. Activities include behavioural monitoring, individual identification, and movement tracking, with detailed records of herd composition, social interactions, feeding patterns, and habitat use contributing to a real-time understanding of elephant ecology and behaviour in the field.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation.
Where: Thailand
When: 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
WildeHorse
7 Day Horse Riding Conservation Mission
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
Where: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
When: All-year round/em>
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
WildeKZN
7 Day Hands-on Wildlife Conservation
Immerse yourself in a hands-on wildlife conservation programme focused on protectingAfrica’s most threatened species.
Open To anyone with a passion for conservation
Where: Durban, South Africa
Available: Between April and September
WildeLaos
7 Day Wildlife Veterinary Mission
Working alongside experienced veterinary and caretaker teams, you will support the intake of new patients from illegal wildlife trade confiscations, injuries, and orphaned cases, as well as provide ongoing care and monitoring for resident animals that cannot be released.
Open to: Anyone studying or qualified in animal care or conservation
Where: Vientiane, Laos
When: All-year round
WildeMalawi
7 or 14 Day Wildlife & Domestic Veterinary Mission
Step into the wild and make a real impact in Malawi’s premier wildlife rescue sanctuary! Work side-by-side with an experienced wildlife veterinarian as you assist in health checks, emergency rescues, and daily care of rescued animals.
Open to: Vet students
Where: Lilongwe, Malawi
When: All-year round
WildeMarine
7 Days Marine conservation experience
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
When: All year round
Where: Western Cape, South Africa
WildePenguin – Coming soon
Penguin Conservation Mission
A rare opportunity to support rescued penguins and other marine life
Coming soon!
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Where: Western Cape, South Africa
WildePeru
14 Day Veterinary Conservation Mission
Work alongside experienced veterinary and caretaker teams in a well-equipped jungle clinic, providing hands-on care to animals arriving from injuries, illegal wildlife confiscations, and orphaned situations. From primates to parrots and everything in between, every day brings new challenges, learning opportunities, and unforgettable encounters.
Open to: Anyone studying or working in the veterinary industry, including pre-vet, vet assistant, nurse/vet students and qualified nurse/vets
Where: Iquitos, Peru
When: All-year round
WildePolar – Coming soon
Wilde Polar - Coming Soon
A Rare Opportunity to Explore Polar Bear Welfare, Nutrition, Health, and Husbandry
Where: Canada
When: Coming soon
WildeReptile
10 Day Reptile Conservation
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
Where: Hluhwe, South Africa
When: October - March
As pioneers we understand that conservation cannot be tackled from one angle; it requires a holistic approach that secures sustainable funding and long-term results.
As a knowledge hub for ethical travel, we are building a global network of environmental advocates actively involved in the preservation of our planet’s biodiversity.
As pioneers we understand that conservation cannot be tackled from one angle; it requires a holistic approach that secures sustainable funding and long-term results.
As a knowledge hub for ethical travel, we are building a global network of environmental advocates actively involved in the preservation of our planet’s biodiversity.
