We offer individuals of all ages and families, a rare opportunity to work alongside scientists, conservationists, educators, community partners, and local villagers in the heart of beautiful Sri Lanka. Whether you’re travelling alone, with your family, or in a group – for leisure or business – aim beyond just sightseeing. Make it a wildlife conservation adventure while supporting our critical conservation and research work.
Since 2002, we’ve been hosting volunteers. The revenue generated from the fees paid by volunteers is vital in supporting our conservation research and community work. Whether you’re traveling solo or with a group, for a week or several months, our experiential wildlife conservation programs offer a variety of options to meet your needs.
You’ll be immersed in the local culture and ecology of the Wasgamuwa Region in the Central Province of Sri Lanka – home to wild Asian elephants, sloth bears, leopards, pangolins, golden palm civets, and other endangered wildlife in one of the most biodiverse areas in the country.
Listed in 2017 by Fodor’s Travel as one of the top 10 wildlife experiences in Sri Lanka.
Listed in the 100 best volunteer vacations to enrich your life written by Pam Grout and published by National Geographic.
Listed in several editions of the Lonely Planet Guide for Sri Lanka.
Listed by Wilderness Travel and the Society for Travelers Respecting Animal Welfare as one of the top ethical elephant experiences in the world.
Support conservation efforts for endangered species (elephants, sloth bears, leopards, pangolins, slender loris, and golden palm civets).
Help save natural areas to protect a vast diversity of species and ensure sustainable livelihoods for people over the long term.
Create tolerance in rural farmers for wild animals, especially elephants.
Contribute to community economic development.
· Create appreciation in local communities for their forests and wildlife.
Understand elephant behavior to develop conservation actions.
Assist in establishing Sri Lanka’s first Wildlife Conservancy.
Learn from villagers about the challenges they face from wildlife.
Come and volunteer for us! We welcome volunteers all year round. Join us to protect wildlife and help the local community here in Sri Lanka
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