Situated in Oxapampa, a village in the Amazon you will work closely with local field staff on conservation initiatives. As a participant you could expect to be involved in key conservation efforts:
camera trapping and reviewing data
mammal tracking
forest conservation and reforestation activities
bird and biodiversity monitoring.
You will be motivated to generate new solutions and propose new elements to improve contribution to conservation in the reserve in South Africa.
Interns are required to complete weekly assignments and host leadership days. While on program, interns are supported by a dedicated mentor.
This program includes an optional wildlife conservation online courses which must be completed in order to obtain a certificate offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States.
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Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.
Estimated Schedule:
8-10am: Conservation Surveys
12pm: Lunch
1pm - 4pm: Conservation Surveys
6pm: Dinner
9pm: Bed Time
By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.
These side trips are not included in the program fee but are highly recommended:
Amazon Forest
The possibilities are endless!
We also now include local/cultural activities once week for up to 8 weeks.
These activities may include:
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Airport pick up is provided from Hanuaco airport within a specified time period.
On the border of the Amazon, Oxapampa will become home for the time you are on program.
Participants will share rooms in a dormitory style accommodation.
2022:
Wildlife Conservation in the Amazon Rainforest
Join a team of international participants and work on critical conservation within the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.
$1092/week
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