The mission
Conservation medicine, not wildlife tourism.
Wilde Tracks veterinary missions place you alongside fully licensed wildlife vets with 20+ years field experience. You participate in genuine clinical interventions, anaesthetic inductions, wound treatment, post-procedure monitoring, that directly protect endangered species.
Lectures and briefings run alongside every hands-on session. Whether you’re a final-year student, a practising vet moving into wildlife medicine, or a vet nurse building field hours, you come away with skills that matter.
OUR VETERINARY PROGRAMMES
Each programme is named for its destination and designed around the conservation priorities of that region.
WildeMalawi
7 & 14 Days Ultimate wildlife & veterinary experience
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: Any level of Vet student
Available: Year Round
WildeCostaRica
14 Days or Longer of Incredible Adventure
Step into the heart of real-life conservation in Costa Rica’s leading wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre.
Open to: Any studying or qualified in the veterinary industry
Available: Year Round
WildeCheetah
14 Day Conservation Mission
Step into the extraordinary world of wildlife veterinary care with a hands-on program 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
When: Between January and March
WildeReptile
10 Days Wilde Reptile - from fieldwork to anti-venom
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.
Open to: anyone comfortable with snakes or interested in reptile research, swimming is optional but preferred
When: October - March
WildeDental
10 Days Wilde Reptile - from fieldwork to anti-venom
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.
Open to: anyone comfortable with snakes or interested in reptile research, swimming is optional but preferred
When: October - March
WildeBelize
12 Day Wildlife Vet Conservation Mission
Belize is a biodiversity gem in Central America, renowned for its pristine rainforests, extensive cave systems, and the second-largest barrier reef in the world. It is home to an incredible array of wildlife, including jaguars, tapirs, howler monkeys, and over 500 species of birds.
Open to: Anyone with a genuine interest in wildlife medicine and conservation
When: Available year round
WildeGuatemala
14 Day Wildlife Rescue Conservation Mission
Join a qualified wildlife veterinarian and an award-winning biologist at Guatemala’s premier wildlife rescue center, located deep in the heart of the lush tropical rainforest.
Open to: Anyone studying or qualified in animal care or conservation
When: Available year round
WildePeru
14 Day Wildlife Rescue Conservation Mission
Join a qualified wildlife veterinarian and an award-winning biologist at Guatemala’s premier wildlife rescue center, located deep in the heart of the lush tropical rainforest.
Open to: Anyone studying or qualified in animal care or conservation
When: Available year round
WildeLaos
14 Day Wildlife Rescue Conservation 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
When: Available year round, 1 week minimum
WildeElephant
7 Day Elephant Veterinary Mission
Specialist veterinary treatment for elephants in Thailand at a dedicated elephant hospital, via a fully equipped clinic and mobile veterinary units providing expert field care.
Open to: Available year round - 1 week minimum
When: Anyone studying or working in the animal care industries, including pre vet, vet assistant, nurse/vet, zoo keeper, conservationists, students and qualified professionals
WildeRescue
14 Day Wildlife Rescue Conservation Mission
Join a qualified wildlife veterinarian and an award-winning biologist at Guatemala’s premier wildlife rescue center, located deep in the heart of the lush tropical rainforest.
Open to: Anyone studying or qualified in animal care or conservation
When: Available year round
