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Biosphere Expeditions: Wildlife Conservation Trips

Expeditions place ordinary people alongside scientists who are at the forefront of conservation work. Conservation projects include snow leopard research in the Altai mountains, whale studies on the Azores, chamois, bear & wolf conservation in the Tatra mountains, human-elephant conflict resolution in Sri Lanka and many more.

Adventure travel

Adventure travel type

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks or less
  • 12 months+
Maximum age
90
Age notes
No age requirements. Under-age team members can join with their parents' consent
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • None
Languages
Language notes
A beginner's knowledge of English is required.
Application process
Applications are available online. Expeditions are open to all, there are no special skills or fitness required to join and there are no age limits whatsoever.

Pricing

Price range
  • $1001-$2500
Price includes
  • Language classes

Organization details

Biosphere Expeditions promotes sustainable conservation of the planet's wildlife by involving you in hands-on wildlife research and conservation expeditions, with scientists across the globe.

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