Wildlife Conservation Adventures
Travel with Purpose. Protect Wildlife. Transform Lives.
The Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society’s Wildlife Conservation Adventure program brings together travelers and the conservation community in a meaningful harmony. It offers an amazing experience for travelers and a vital source of support for the Society’s conservation projects.
How Does It Work?
By joining the Wildlife Conservation Adventure Program, you’ll visit and stay in a real wildlife conservation project. This gives you an authentic, behind-the-scenes experience of the challenges wildlife face, and how the SLWCS is working to address these challenges in Sri Lanka. You’ll not only see animals but also learn about the tremendous impact humans have on their survival, and how certain animals can threaten people’s lives and livelihoods.
This program offers an opportunity to learn directly from skilled conservation scientists working with the Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society.
How Does It Work?
By joining the Wildlife Conservation Adventure Program, you’ll visit and stay in a real wildlife conservation project. This gives you an authentic, behind-the-scenes experience of the challenges wildlife face, and how the SLWCS is working to address these challenges in Sri Lanka. You’ll not only see animals but also learn about the tremendous impact humans have on their survival, and how certain animals can threaten people’s lives and livelihoods.
This program offers an opportunity to learn directly from skilled conservation scientists working with the Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society.
Experiences
community activities
Electric fence monitoring: Help monitor and repair electric fences to prevent elephants from raiding villages.
Create butterfly gardens: plant butterfly friendly host and feeder plants to attract butterflies.
Habitat restoration: Work to restore habitats and rewild degraded land.
Conservation Activities
Project Orange Elephant (POE): Work with farmers on their orange groves to deter elephants.
Traditional village lunch: Enjoy an authentic lunch hosted by villagers.
Butterfly garden project: Work with schoolchildren to create a butterfly garden.
Cooking lessons: Learn to make Sri Lankan roti and lavariya.
Local artisans: Learn to weave reed mats.
Wildlife Adventures
National Park expeditions: Observe wildlife and track elephants.
Tree hut experience: Spend a night in a tree hut surrounded by the sounds of the jungle.
Wildlife mystery game: Solve a wildlife mystery involving endangered animals and poachers.
Wildlife Conservation Adventure Program for Adults 50+
Rediscover Wonder, Adventure & Purpose At Any Age
Step into a life-changing journey through Sri Lanka’s wild heart designed just for active, curious adults aged 50 and above. This is more than just a trip. It’s a chance to reconnect with nature, give back to local communities, and explore at your own pace.
- Privileged access to wildlife areas and cultural sites
- Hands-on conservation experiences
- Relaxed, guided adventures tailored for 50+ travelers
- Community immersion with local experts and villagers
- All while enjoying comfort, connection, and fun
Wildlife Encounters
- Track elephants on National Park expeditions
- Spend a night in a tree hut under the stars
- Set up camera traps for rare species
- Solve wildlife mysteries through interactive games
- Plant butterfly gardens & rewild natural areas
- Help restore elephant habitats
- Monitor fences to reduce human-wildlife conflict
- Support the Project Orange Elephant
- Learn traditional Sri Lankan cooking
- Weave with artisans, garden with kids, and play village games
- Trek the misty Knuckles Mountains
- Canoe on serene lakes, watch birds & wildlife
- Explore Wasgamuwa National Park with expert guides
Family Wildlife Conservation Adventure Program
An Unforgettable Experience for Families Who Love Nature
Looking for a meaningful family getaway that goes beyond sightseeing? The Family Wildlife Conservation Adventure Program invites families of all ages to connect with nature, wildlife, and local communities in one of Sri Lanka’s most biodiverse regions.
This unique program gives families the chance to:
- Participate in real wildlife conservation and research
- Help protect elephants, leopards, sloth bears, and more
- Join local community projects that make a real difference
- Experience Sri Lanka’s rich culture and natural beauty
It’s fun, educational, and deeply rewarding — with no experience required.
Designed for FamiliesPerfect for parents and children who love the outdoors and want to give back:
- Activities tailored for kids, teens, and adults
- Safe, guided adventures with experienced field staff
- Opportunities to learn, explore, and bond as a family
- Comfortable accommodations and all logistics included
Whether planting butterfly gardens, tracking wildlife, cooking with villagers, or solving a wildlife mystery game, your family will share unforgettable moments while making a positive impact.
Why Families Love This Program- Builds a deep appreciation for wildlife and nature
- Encourages teamwork, empathy, and environmental awareness
- Creates lasting memories through shared adventure
- Offers a break from screens and a chance to reconnect with each other and the planet
This isn’t just a vacation — it’s a powerful, purpose-driven experience. Your family will return home with stories that matter and a new sense of connection to the natural world.
Give your children the gift of real-world discovery. Inspire their curiosity. Strengthen your bond. Travel with purpose.
How to join?
- Fill the form & express your interest
- We’ll get back to you
- Finalize the program
- Happy volunteering