Animal Research Project in the Brazilian Pantanal

Volunteering in Brazil with this wildlife conservation project gives you the chance to assist professional researchers collecting data on wild animal populations within the Brazilian pantanal wetlands. In particular, you will learn how the peccary populations are being affected by local cattle ranching methods and deforestation in the area while helping to implement initiatives that work to combat these affects. Being directly involved with the wildlife research will grant you intimate access to one of the world's most biologically diverse regions and will definitely be an unforgettable experience.

2011 Start Dates
Jan 2, 16 Jul 3, 17
Feb 6, 20 Aug 7, 21
Mar 6, 20 Sept 4, 18
Apr 3, 17 Oct 2, 16
May 1, 15 Nov 6, 20
June 5, 19 Dec 4, 18

**Applications due 8 week before departure

Prices
2 weeks: $1,690

What's Included?

•Arrival pick up from Campo Grande airport
•Culture & Ettiquette guide book
•Orientation pre-departure and upon arrival
•Leisure activities - hiking to waterfalls, swimming, exploring caves, etc
•Accommodations in volunteer lodge
•3 meals per day
•24 hour emergency assistance if needed
Volunteer Activities

•Peccary tracking
•Humane trap and release
•Data collection
•Educating local ranchers on sustainable, environmentally friendly ranching methods (whenever possible)