Macaw Recovery Network (MRN) is a Costa Rican nonprofit working to protect and recover wild macaw populations through conservation breeding, release programs, habitat conservation, and community engagement. Our breeding centre is located in Islita, a small coastal community beside Costa Rica’s tropical dry forest. Here, our team cares for rescued macaws and other parrots and supports their recovery and conservation. Volunteers contribute to the birds’ daily care by preparing food, feeding them, cleaning aviaries, and assisting with other activities at the centre. Their tasks vary according to the needs of the birds and the ongoing projects. Volunteering with us is also an opportunity to experience life in a rural Costa Rican community and learn about the care of parrots and the challenges of wildlife conservation. We welcome responsible, compassionate people who are eager to learn, work as part of a team, and contribute to our mission.
A Love Story That Inspired DAKTARI Ian and Michèle Merrifield officially opened DAKTARI Bush School in 2006, after years of dedication and hard work. They first met while Ian was working as a game ranger at Tshukudu Game Lodge and Michèle was volunteering there. While caring for injured zebras, wildebeest, and warthogs, they fell in love and shared a vision of protecting wildlife through education. DAKTARI’s mission is to educate and inspire local children to value their environment while supporting community development. Located in the South African bush near Kruger National Park, DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage is a local NGO founded in 2006. The organization provides environmental education programs where children stay at DAKTARI for five days to learn about wildlife conservation and their natural heritage. Children also help care for animals that cannot be released back into the wild, helping develop empathy, respect, and responsibility toward wildlife. Volunteers from around the world support the program by teaching lessons and helping guide children in animal care activities. In addition, DAKTARI runs an Outreach Program, including weekly ECO Clubs and Wildlife Crime Campaigns, to inspire positive attitudes toward environmental conservation within local communities.
TAILOR-MADE TRIPS Odyssey creates tailor-made trips for schools, student groups, volunteers, and travellers who want a journey designed around their goals, interests, and budget. Whether you are looking for a conservation-focused experience, an educational safari, a meaningful volunteer program, or a unique South African adventure, we work closely with you to create an itinerary that meets your needs from start to finish.
Proyecto Peru began in 2005 in the heart of Cusco, inspired by the vision of Dora, a local Peruvian educator who wanted to share the Spanish language and support her community. Together with her partner Coen, she developed this idea into a network of dedicated professionals who work closely with local organizations and international participants. Today, our team focuses on creating meaningful cross-cultural experiences through well-structured volunteer and internship programs. Participants engage directly with Cusco’s social, health, and education sectors by supporting partner projects such as schools, community agencies, clinics, nonprofits, animal shelters, and after-school programs that request specific skills. We also offer Spanish immersion courses and comfortable local accommodation to help you experience everyday life in Cusco. Our curated tours provide the opportunity to explore the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and surrounding landscapes while deepening your understanding of Peru.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a nonprofit rescue and rehabilitation center located in the southern Pacific region of Costa Rica. Our mission is to give injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife a second chance while raising awareness about the importance of conservation. We envision a future where wildlife thrives safely in its natural habitat. Every year, we rescue more than 700 animals, release as many as possible back into the wild, and educate over 1,000 visitors. We are the only wildlife rescue center serving three major conservation areas that together protect 19.7% of Costa Rica’s territory. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary began in 2014 as a small rescue project responding to the increasing number of animals affected by human development in the region. What started with only a few enclosures and a small team has grown into a fully equipped sanctuary with a veterinary clinic, nursery, research programs, and year-round internship and volunteer opportunities. Today, we are recognized as a leading center for wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education in the region. 01. Fully Equipped Veterinary Center: Our veterinary team works year-round to treat injured and orphaned wildlife. The clinic includes surgical equipment, diagnostic tools, and a specialized nursery with incubators for baby animals. 02. Sanctuary: Some animals cannot safely return to the wild. For most of them, this is because they were kept as illegal pets. Our sanctuary provides long-term, species-appropriate care while maintaining the primary goal of releasing as many animals as possible.
Founded in 2013, MRCI is a government-approved organization dedicated to environmental research, conservation, community development, medical assistance, and content creation in Madagascar. Our work spans marine, forest, and turtle conservation, as well as English teaching and infrastructure projects in remote villages. In partnership with international organizations, we support long-term monitoring and species-focused initiatives to protect Madagascar’s unique biodiversity, both on land and underwater. We provide a safe, inclusive environment for volunteers from around the world to create meaningful impact while fostering personal growth. Through sustainable research, conservation action, medical outreach, content development, and community engagement, we help improve local health and education. We also collaborate with other organizations to build a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future for Madagascar.
We are a not-for-profit non-governmental grassroots organisation registered as a not-for-profit company and based in Greece, composed of a dedicated group of people driven by our desire to protect the environment through specific courses of action such as environmental conservation projects and scientific research targeted towards sustainable development. Key to this object is the achievement of environmental justice in a given area and the conservation of biological diversity. Our organisation is governed by a board of directors. A voluntary international advisory board provides advice on various issues. Our organisation is operated primarily by volunteers and a smaller number of members of the organisation. We achieve our goals by providing solutions to local environmental problems through targeted conservation actions, empowerment and education of local communities to protect their environment, relevant legal actions and the provision of viable sustainable economic alternatives to human practices that are environmentally destructive. The logo of our organisation is a symbolic representation of the focus of the organisation in conserving and restoring organisms and ecosystems that support them that are either relatively large in size, great in age for their species or both and specifically large sized individuals particularly within each of three ecological groups highly threatened by human interference: Cetaceans, terrestrial herbivores and large sized and/or aged floral organisms.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a nonprofit rescue and rehabilitation center located in the southern Pacific region of Costa Rica. Our mission is to give injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife a second chance while raising awareness about the importance of conservation. We envision a future where wildlife thrives safely in its natural habitat. Every year, we rescue more than 700 animals, release as many as possible back into the wild, and educate over 1,000 visitors. We are the only wildlife rescue center serving three major conservation areas that together protect 19.7% of Costa Rica’s territory. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary began in 2014 as a small rescue project responding to the increasing number of animals affected by human development in the region. What started with only a few enclosures and a small team has grown into a fully equipped sanctuary with a veterinary clinic, nursery, research programs, and year-round internship and volunteer opportunities. Today, we are recognized as a leading center for wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education in the region. 01. Fully Equipped Veterinary Center Our veterinary team works year-round to treat injured and orphaned wildlife. The clinic includes surgical equipment, diagnostic tools, and a specialized nursery with incubators for baby animals. 02. Sanctuary Some animals cannot safely return to the wild. For most of them, this is because they were kept as illegal pets. Our sanctuary provides long-term, species-appropriate care while maintaining the primary goal of releasing as many animals as possible. Interns support our veterinary, sanctuary, and orphan-care teams, gaining hands-on experience in wildlife rehabilitation and research, while also participating in nighttime emergencies and clinical procedures.
I'm Ruth, and I discovered the Maldives over 20 years ago while visiting as a scuba diver in search of manta rays and whale sharks. I was fortunate to form close friendships with Maldivian locals who welcomed me into their homes to share dinners, afternoon hedhika, coffee, and betel nuts. My love for the country led me to visit over 30 times before co-founding Secret Paradise in 2012. My experience of Maldivian hospitality shaped our community-based tours, designed to connect travelers with local families, businesses, and NGOs. I feel privileged to call the Maldives my home and deeply respect its people, culture, and fragile natural environment. The Maldives Whale Shark Research (MWSR) is a research-based conservation charity dedicated to studying whale sharks and supporting marine conservation in the Maldives and Indian Ocean. Since 2006, it has become the only long-term organization focused on whale shark research in the Maldives. Its mission is to advance scientific knowledge and support conservation policy through collaboration with local communities and stakeholders, helping protect marine biodiversity and the ecosystems that sustain livelihoods and culture. Secret Paradise Maldives is an award-winning, positive-impact tour company and certified Travelife Partner and Climate Literate business. Recognized for sustainability and responsible tourism, we create immersive travel experiences beyond traditional beach tourism. Whether you are a solo traveler, couple, family, or friends, we offer guided tours that immerse you in Maldivian culture, marine life, and local communities. Our experienced local guides accompany all tours and are trained in first aid, snorkeling safety, and lifeguarding, ensuring safe and meaningful travel. Our guests travel responsibly, engaging deeply with the destination while treading lightly on the environment and contributing positively to local communities.
Proyecto Peru began in 2005 in the heart of Cusco, inspired by the vision of Dora, a local Peruvian educator who wanted to share the Spanish language and support her community. Together with her partner, Coen, she developed this idea into a network of dedicated professionals who work closely with local organizations and international participants. Today, our team focuses on creating meaningful cross-cultural experiences through well-structured volunteer and internship programs. Participants engage directly with Cusco’s social, health, and education sectors by supporting partner projects such as schools, community agencies, clinics, nonprofits, animal shelters, and after-school programs that request specific skills. We also offer Spanish immersion courses and comfortable local accommodation to help you experience everyday life in Cusco. Our curated tours provide the opportunity to explore the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and surrounding landscapes while deepening your understanding of Peru.
The Toucan Rescue Ranch (TRR) is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing Costa Rica's native wildlife. Working alongside the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), TRR provides expert care for injured, orphaned, and confiscated animals, with the goal of returning them to the wild whenever possible. Built on the pillars of conservation, education, and research, TRR offers hands-on internship programmes for students and aspiring conservationists, providing practical experience in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and animal care. TRR operates two facilities: - Headquarters (HQ), San Isidro, Heredia – Rescue centre, veterinary clinic, rehabilitation facilities, and wildlife sanctuary. - Release Site (RS), Nazareth, Sarapiquí – Final rehabilitation and pre-release facility for rescued wildlife.
The Toucan Rescue Ranch (TRR) is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing Costa Rican wildlife. Our work is built on three core pillars—conservation, education, and research—to help create a brighter future for the country's native wildlife. We provide specialised care for sick, injured, and confiscated animals referred to us by Costa Rican government agencies. TRR works closely with the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), which brings injured and displaced wildlife to our rescue centres. Animals receive expert veterinary treatment, rehabilitation, and, whenever possible, are successfully released back into their natural habitats. Our internship programmes offer hands-on experience in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation, making them ideal for students and aspiring conservationists who want to gain practical skills while making a meaningful impact. TRR operates across two locations: Headquarters (HQ) – San Isidro, Heredia Home to the rescue centre, veterinary clinic, quarantine, and rehabilitation facilities. Houses the wildlife sanctuary for animals that cannot be released and require lifelong care. Offers educational guided tours focused on wildlife conservation and environmental education. Release Site (RS) – Nazareth, Sarapiquí Functions as a second rescue centre. Serves as the final rehabilitation and pre-release site for many rescued animals before they return to the wild.
We are a marine conservation organisation with over a decade of hands-on experience protecting the reefs of Koh Tao. Our focus is to protect coral reefs through restoration, research, education, and community action. We train both divers and non-divers to take part in real conservation work, including coral restoration, reef monitoring, citizen science, internships, and environmental initiatives. We collaborate with local dive centres to promote a united, science-based approach to reef protection. As climate change and human impact continue to threaten marine ecosystems, our mission is to provide practical skills and real field experience that participants can apply beyond the program. Our projects focus on both natural and artificial reefs, collecting long-term data and actively supporting reef health improvement. Whether a beginner or experienced, everyone can get involved in meaningful marine conservation.
Zoorefugio Tarqui is a wildlife rescue center in the Ecuadorian Amazon, founded in 2008 to protect animals affected by illegal trafficking. The center provides care, rehabilitation, and safe housing for a variety of species, including monkeys, reptiles, felines, and birds, while promoting conservation and environmental awareness in the local community. Volunteers support daily tasks such as animal care, feeding, enclosure maintenance, and enrichment activities. The experience offers hands-on learning, cultural exchange, and the opportunity to live in nature while contributing directly to wildlife protection.
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary was founded in 2016 by Montri Todtane, a local from Paklok in Northeast Phuket. After more than a decade working with elephants in traditional tourism, Montri witnessed firsthand the physical and emotional impact that riding, performances, and demanding working conditions could have on elephants. Inspired by elephant conservationist Lek Chailert, he decided there had to be a better way. He closed his former elephant camp and opened Phuket’s first ethical elephant sanctuary: a place where rescued elephants can finally retire and simply be elephants. Today, our sanctuary covers 30 acres of tropical jungle bordering Khao Phra Thaeo National Park. Since opening, we have provided a home to more than 20 elephants rescued from tourism, riding camps, shows, and the logging industry. Here, elephants are given the space and freedom to roam, forage, socialize, and bathe on their own terms. Our mission is simple: to let elephants be elephants. Since April 2026, Phuket Elephant Sanctuary has become completely hands-off. There is no touching, bathing, or feeding with visitors. Instead, we believe meaningful experiences come from respectfully observing elephants behaving naturally and learning about their individual stories, welfare, and conservation. Over the years, we have continued to grow, opening Thailand’s longest canopy walkway in 2020 and Phuket’s first dedicated elephant hospital in 2025, supporting elephants in need across Southern Thailand. Volunteers become part of this ongoing story. Rather than interacting directly with elephants, you work behind the scenes alongside our team, helping with practical tasks such as preparing supplementary food, harvesting elephant food, maintaining the sanctuary, cleaning night shelters, composting elephant dung, and supporting other projects depending on what is needed at the time. By volunteering with us, you support rescued elephants and help promote a more ethical and respectful future for elephants.
Lanta Animal Welfare was founded by Junie Kovacs in 2005. Her mission was to end the suffering of the hundreds of homeless, abused, and injured animals on Koh Lanta. To date, we have sterilized and treated over 85,000 animals, and with your support, we continue to grow, helping more and more animals each year. At Lanta Animal Welfare, we provide critical, life-saving treatment to injured and sick stray animals across Koh Lanta. Our veterinary team delivers urgent medical care, including emergency first aid, vaccinations, wound treatment, and preventative healthcare for animals in distress. LAW’s main focus is the treatment of stray animals and sterilizations. Animals are brought to us for many different conditions, from skin problems to road traffic accidents and poisonings. Stray animals will sometimes stay with us for several weeks to ensure they are fit and well before they are released back where they came from. Unfortunately, some of the animals that find themselves needing our help are unable to return to where they came from. This may be because they were too young upon their arrival, they are at risk of abuse, or simply because they have undergone treatment for such a long period that we can no longer return them. These animals will remain at the centre and will join our rehoming programme, with over 150 animals each year finding loving homes both here in Thailand and across the world.
Kids Saving the Rainforest (KSTR) is a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization based in Quepos, Costa Rica, dedicated to protecting the country's rich biodiversity. Founded in 1999, KSTR rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife through its rescue centre, while providing lifelong care for animals that cannot be returned to the wild. Beyond wildlife rescue, KSTR works to protect Costa Rica's ecosystems through environmental education, reforestation, and wildlife bridge projects, helping reduce the threats facing native wildlife and promoting long-term conservation.
Our conservation camp is a welcoming base for travellers, students, and volunteers passionate about wildlife, nature, and environmental conservation. Surrounded by unspoiled beaches, forests, lakes, and rich Zulu culture, the camp offers a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty of northern South Africa while making a meaningful impact. Our primary mission is to help protect the remaining hippos of Lake Sibaya, South Africa's largest freshwater lake. Volunteers contribute to wildlife monitoring, beach clean-ups, biodiversity surveys, and other conservation projects. Those with practical or creative skills can also assist with building and improving our base camp. Located near Sodwana Bay, famous for its world-class scuba diving, the camp is the perfect place to combine conservation, adventure, and an authentic African experience.
Stand Up 4 Elephants (SU4E) is a Belgian and Nepalese non-profit organization that has been working in Chitwan, Nepal, since 2013. The organization was founded after its founders witnessed the poor conditions endured by captive Asian elephants in the local tourism industry. Since then, SU4E has worked directly with elephant owners and mahouts (caretakers), providing free veterinary care, foot treatments, vitamins, and other support to approximately 50 elephants in the region. In 2018, SU4E began building its own sanctuary near Chitwan National Park—a model camp demonstrating how captive elephants can be cared for more ethically with minimal resources. Beyond elephant welfare, SU4E runs community programs that support local mahout families, promote eco-farming, provide educational opportunities for children, and care for street dogs. The organization also promotes environmentally responsible tourism through sanctuary visits and awareness campaigns. Run by a small, dedicated team in Nepal alongside its co-founders based in Belgium, SU4E puts the welfare of elephants first. The organization aims to create lasting, sustainable change through education, compassion, and community partnerships rather than short-term solutions.
In 2010, Dr. Edward Louis, who has worked in Madagascar since 1998, established the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership (MBP), a Malagasy non-governmental organization created to expand innovative conservation projects throughout the country. MBP is dedicated to protecting Madagascar’s unique forests and biodiversity while sustainably improving the quality of life for local communities that rely heavily on natural resources. Guided by the belief that “everything is connected,” or “Mampifandray ny tontolo,” MBP combines conservation, education, research, and community development to achieve long-term sustainability for both people and the environment. Through this volunteer program, MBP aims to support conservation research, community-based conservation, education, and outreach activities. Volunteers contribute to projects that help preserve the environment, support sustainable development, and strengthen local understanding of conservation challenges and solutions. MBP works closely with local communities to encourage environmental awareness, improve educational opportunities, and create empowerment initiatives that benefit residents living near conservation areas. Volunteers may assist with environmental education, research support, outreach programs, and other community-focused activities designed to create a lasting positive impact. A 15+ hour drive southeast of Antananarivo, KAFS is located within the rural Kianjavato Commune, which is comprised of about a dozen villages and a growing population of at least 12,000 residents. The climate at Kianjavato is quite warm and humid. The rainy season is from the end of November through April. The dry season is cooler, extending from May through October.