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Join our Travel Roots Immersive Conservation Internship in Peru and experience life deep within the Amazon rainforest while contributing towards meaningful wildlife conservation and ecological research initiatives.
Based within a protected 7,000-acre rainforest reserve in Madre de Dios, this hands-on internship offers a unique opportunity to become part of a real working conservation environment rather than a tourism-focused experience. Living alongside researchers, conservationists, and wildlife professionals, you will gain broad exposure to multiple areas of conservation through a rotational and highly immersive program structure.
Throughout your internship, you may assist with a wide range of activities including camera trap deployment and monitoring, biodiversity surveys, primate transects, ecological fieldwork, wildlife observation, rainforest hikes, field data collection, and conservation research projects designed to support long-term rainforest protection efforts.
Alongside research activities, you will also support the daily operations of the wildlife rehabilitation centre. Tasks may include preparing species-specific diets, creating natural enrichment, enclosure maintenance, observing animal behaviour, cleaning habitats, and supporting the care of rescued wildlife undergoing rehabilitation.
Every week can look slightly different depending on ongoing projects, animal needs, weather conditions, and conservation priorities. This creates a highly dynamic and realistic conservation experience where flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability are essential.
Some of the tasks you may assist with include:
Camera trap deployment and monitoring
Biodiversity and wildlife surveys
Primate and rainforest transect walks
Wildlife observation and behavioural monitoring
Preparing diets for rescued animals
Creating natural enrichment activities
Enclosure cleaning and maintenance
Field data collection and recording
Jungle hikes and ecological monitoring
Supporting daily rehabilitation centre operations
This program is ideal for beginners exploring conservation careers, students seeking practical field experience, career changers, or anyone wanting a deeper understanding of ethical wildlife conservation and rainforest ecosystems.
No previous experience is required — only enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for conservation and environmental protection.
By volunteering on our Travel Roots Immersive Conservation Internship in Peru, you will:
Live and work deep within the Peruvian Amazon rainforest
Gain hands-on experience in wildlife rehabilitation and ecological research
Assist with real conservation projects inside a protected rainforest reserve
Support ethical wildlife rescue and rewilding initiatives
Learn field research techniques used by professional conservationists
Participate in biodiversity surveys, camera trapping, and rainforest monitoring
Help care for rescued wildlife while respecting strict rehabilitation ethics
Experience remote, off-grid rainforest living surrounded by extraordinary biodiversity
Work alongside researchers, conservationists, and wildlife professionals
Develop practical conservation skills ideal for future studies or conservation careers
Explore one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth
Become part of meaningful long-term conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest
What to Expect: A Day in the Life of an Immersive Conservation Intern
Every day on our Travel Roots Immersive Conservation Internship in Peru brings new experiences, challenges, and opportunities to learn within one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. Life in the Amazon rainforest is unpredictable, meaning no two days are ever exactly the same.
Your mornings will often begin early with the sounds of the rainforest surrounding the research station. After breakfast with the team, you may begin the day assisting with wildlife rehabilitation tasks such as preparing diets, cleaning enclosures, creating natural enrichment, or observing animal behaviour alongside experienced conservation staff.
Later in the morning, you may head deep into the rainforest to participate in field research activities. This could involve checking camera traps, conducting biodiversity surveys, monitoring wildlife activity, recording ecological data, or hiking jungle transects in search of primates, birds, reptiles, and other rainforest species.
Afternoons are often varied and may include data entry, enrichment building, maintenance tasks around the station, conservation workshops, research discussions, or supporting ongoing rehabilitation projects. Depending on current projects and wildlife activity, some evenings may also include night walks through the rainforest to observe nocturnal species and experience the jungle after dark.
Living conditions are remote and immersive, offering a genuine insight into the realities of conservation fieldwork. Expect hot and humid conditions, muddy trails, incredible wildlife encounters, team-based living, and a strong connection to the natural environment around you.
A Typical Day May Include:
Preparing food and enrichment for rescued wildlife
Supporting daily rehabilitation centre operations
Assisting with camera trap monitoring
Conducting biodiversity and wildlife surveys
Hiking rainforest transects with researchers
Recording ecological field data
Observing wildlife behaviour
Assisting with enclosure maintenance and cleaning
Participating in conservation discussions and workshops
Exploring the rainforest during guided night walks
Sharing meals and daily life with fellow interns and conservation staff
Your Impact as a Volunteer
By joining our Travel Roots Immersive Conservation Internship in Peru, your contribution will support real conservation initiatives taking place within one of the most biodiverse and ecologically important regions on Earth.
As an immersive conservation intern, you will assist ongoing efforts focused on wildlife rehabilitation, rainforest protection, ecological monitoring, and scientific research. Your daily support helps conservation teams collect valuable field data, maintain ethical rehabilitation standards for rescued wildlife, and continue long-term conservation projects designed to protect vulnerable Amazonian ecosystems.
Through biodiversity surveys, camera trapping, wildlife observation, and ecological monitoring, the information gathered helps researchers better understand rainforest species, population dynamics, and the growing environmental pressures affecting the Peruvian Amazon.
Your involvement within the rehabilitation centre also helps support the care and wellbeing of rescued animals affected by habitat destruction, illegal wildlife trafficking, and human impact. From preparing enrichment to assisting with daily care tasks, every contribution helps maintain a safe and enriching environment for animals undergoing rehabilitation.
Beyond direct conservation work, your participation also helps contribute towards wider long-term goals including rainforest protection, conservation education, sustainable local employment, and the continued development of ethical conservation initiatives within the region.
This experience is not only about what you will learn personally, but also about becoming part of a larger mission focused on protecting wildlife, preserving rainforest ecosystems, and supporting meaningful conservation action for future generations.
Your Home in the Amazon Rainforest
During your time on our Travel Roots Immersive Conservation Internship in Peru, you will live within a remote, purpose-built research station surrounded by protected primary rainforest in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon.
Designed to offer a fully immersive conservation experience, the station provides simple but comfortable accommodation that allows interns to disconnect from modern distractions and experience authentic rainforest living alongside fellow conservationists, researchers, and field staff.
Accommodation is shared and separated into male and female sleeping areas, with comfortable beds and mosquito nets provided. The station also includes communal dining and social spaces where interns can relax, learn, and connect after long days in the field.
Living conditions are intentionally low-impact and environmentally conscious, with facilities powered through renewable energy and designed to minimise impact on the surrounding rainforest ecosystem.
Despite the remote location, the station provides essential facilities including:
Shared rainforest accommodation
Comfortable beds with mosquito nets
Solar-powered electricity
Composting toilets
Jungle showers
Hand-wash laundry facilities
Communal dining and relaxation areas
Starlink Wi-Fi available during parts of the day
Nutritious daily meals provided on-site
Life here is immersive, adventurous, and community-focused. Expect early mornings, jungle sounds throughout the day, incredible wildlife encounters, and a strong sense of connection to both nature and the people around you.
The environment can be hot, humid, muddy, and physically demanding at times, but for many interns, this becomes one of the most rewarding and memorable parts of the entire experience.
Mission
Our trusted local partner in Peru is committed to protecting and strengthening Amazonian biodiversity throughout the Madre de Dios region of the Peruvian Amazon. Their mission focuses on conserving intact rainforest ecosystems, protecting vulnerable wildlife species, combating wildlife trafficking, conducting ecological research, and delivering environmental education initiatives that support long-term conservation across the region.
Through a combination of wildlife rehabilitation, rainforest protection, scientific research, and community collaboration, they work to confront both the immediate and long-term threats facing one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
Vision
Their vision is to create lasting, sustainable conservation impact throughout the Peruvian Amazon by protecting vulnerable habitats, rescuing and rewilding key wildlife species, empowering local communities, and advancing scientific understanding of rainforest ecosystems.Operating across more than 3,000 hectares of protected primary rainforest, they aim to develop innovative long-term conservation strategies that combine ecological research, habitat protection, wildlife welfare, and education to help safeguard the future of the Amazon rainforest.
Through collaborative work with local communities, government authorities, researchers, and conservation organisations, they continue to build a conservation model focused on meaningful ecological protection, ethical wildlife rehabilitation, and sustainable coexistence between people and nature.
Program Fees
Duration Fees (€)
1 Week €485
2 Weeks €875
4 Weeks €1,460
6 Weeks €2,015
8 Weeks €2,690
10 Weeks €3,320
12 Weeks €3,685
Longer stays offer reduced weekly pricing, allowing interns to gain deeper conservation experience, build stronger field skills, and take on more responsibility within ongoing projects.
Important Things To Note: All programs include a Travel Roots Service & Support Fee in addition to the listed program fee. This helps cover the support we provide before, during, and after your placement, including application guidance, partner coordination, pre-departure preparation, welcome pack support, and ongoing assistance throughout your journey.
Payment Terms
• Program fees are due 60 days before your start date
• If applying within 60 days of arrival, full payment is due within 48 hours of confirmation
What’s Included
Your program fees cover everything you need for a safe, immersive, and meaningful conservation experience within the Peruvian Amazon:
✅ Accommodation within the Amazon rainforest research station
✅ All daily meals throughout your placement
✅ Local transport to and from Puerto Maldonado
✅ Participation in wildlife rehabilitation activities
✅ Participation in ecological and conservation research projects
✅ Hands-on rainforest field experience
✅ Access to shared station facilities and communal spaces
✅ Starlink Wi-Fi access during designated hours
✅ Guidance and mentorship from experienced researchers and conservation staff
✅ Welcome pack full of necessary and useful information
✅ Expert guidance and training from experienced field professionals
✅ Full support before, during, and after your program
✅ Fair & Flexible Refund Policy
✅ So much moreWhat’s Excluded
✖️ Flights
✖️ Visa costs (if required)
✖️ Travel insurance
✖️ Personal expenses
✖️ Additional tours or activities
✖️ Vaccinations (if required)
Your Investment in Conservation & Yourself
Joining our Travel Roots Immersive Conservation Internship in Peru is far more than just a volunteer placement — it is an opportunity to gain real-world conservation experience while directly supporting meaningful rainforest and wildlife protection efforts in the Amazon.
Your program fees help support the daily operation of the wildlife rehabilitation centre, ongoing ecological research projects, rainforest protection initiatives, sustainable station maintenance, animal care, field equipment, local employment opportunities, and long-term conservation action within the Madre de Dios region of Peru.
At the same time, this experience is also an investment into your own personal growth and future development. Throughout your internship, you will build practical field experience, improve your understanding of tropical ecology and conservation, develop adaptability and teamwork skills, and gain first-hand insight into the realities of working within remote conservation environments.
Whether you are exploring a future career in conservation, looking to gain practical experience before further study, or simply wanting to reconnect with nature while making a positive impact, this program offers an unforgettable opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow within one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems.
Where You'll Be: Las Piedras
Location & Country Information
Your volunteer journey will take place deep within the Madre de Dios region of the Peruvian Amazon — one of the most biodiverse areas on Earth and an incredibly important region for global conservation.
Located in southeastern Peru near the borders of Brazil and Bolivia, Madre de Dios is home to vast stretches of protected primary rainforest, extraordinary wildlife diversity, and some of the Amazon’s most ecologically significant habitats. The region is known for its dense jungle landscapes, winding rivers, tropical climate, and remarkable range of species including monkeys, wild cats, macaws, reptiles, amphibians, giant otters, and countless other rainforest animals.
Volunteers are based within a remote rainforest research station and wildlife rehabilitation centre several hours from the city of Puerto Maldonado. Surrounded by protected rainforest, this immersive setting offers a rare opportunity to experience life within the Amazon while contributing towards real conservation and ecological research efforts.
Peru – Rainforest, Wildlife & Adventure
Peru is one of South America’s most fascinating and ecologically diverse countries, offering everything from Amazon rainforest and towering Andes mountains to ancient cultures and world-famous archaeological sites.
Beyond your conservation work, Peru offers an incredible opportunity for cultural immersion and adventure. You’ll experience authentic rainforest living, local Peruvian culture, rich biodiversity, and the unique atmosphere of one of the world’s most important natural ecosystems.
Important Information
Country: Peru
Program Location: Madre de Dios, Peruvian Amazon
Nearest City: Puerto Maldonado
Nearest Airport: Puerto Maldonado International Airport (PEM)
Climate: Tropical rainforest climate — hot, humid, and wet throughout much of the year
Language: Spanish
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Time Zone: Peru Time (PET) UTC -5
Exact arrival information, meeting instructions, and transfer details will be provided within your Travel Roots Welcome Pack before your departure.
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Free Time Activities
While much of your experience will focus on conservation, research, and rainforest living, your time in the Peruvian Amazon also offers incredible opportunities for adventure, exploration, and cultural immersion.
During downtime, interns can relax at the station, explore the surrounding rainforest, connect with fellow volunteers, or take part in guided jungle activities and wildlife spotting experiences. The Madre de Dios region is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, meaning even simple walks around camp can lead to unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Depending on schedules and weather conditions, free time activities may include:
Guided rainforest and jungle walks
Night hikes searching for nocturnal wildlife
Birdwatching and wildlife photography
River exploration and boat trips
Learning jungle survival and rainforest ecology skills
Relaxing in hammocks surrounded by nature
Stargazing within the remote Amazon rainforest
Exploring Puerto Maldonado before or after your placement
Visiting local markets and experiencing Peruvian culture
Connecting with fellow conservation interns from around the world
Life in the Amazon is all about embracing nature, slowing down, and experiencing one of the world’s last truly wild places in a meaningful and unforgettable way.
