Brazil, the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world, is home to a wide array of tropical and subtropical landscapes, including wetlands, savannas and plateaus. Containing much of the Amazon River basin, Brazil boasts incredible biodiversity and a flourishing ecosystem. This project offers volunteer travelers the chance to work in wildlife conservation at the foot of the famous Pantanal region, which encompasses the world’s largest tropical wetland area. Working alongside local scientists based in the region, participants will learn to set up camera traps, map out new regions for the presence or absence of large mammals and monitor various species to better understand conservation threats and identify key ecological issues. A special focus is placed on the local white-lipped peccary populations as their constant movement and unique feeding patterns render them incredibly useful for evaluating the health of the local ecosystem. Volunteers can also assist with community environmental education activities such as tree-planting, seed-collecting and teaching environmental classes at a local school.
This 2-week experience starts at $2,272 per person and includes accommodation, food, airport pick-up and drop-off, and 24/7 support from the on-site coordinator.