Joining Freepackers to help protect endangered species means choosing a meaningful, immersive experience focused on environmental action. These projects take place in nature reserves, wildlife refuges, or centers dedicated to wildlife conservation.

Take part in a field mission while discovering a country, its biodiversity, its culture, and its wide-open spaces. Traveling with Freepackers means giving meaning to your travels and making a tangible contribution to species conservation.

Why choose endangered species conservation?

The work carried out by local teams aims to slow the decline of endangered species, protect their habitats, and support the recovery of fragile ecosystems.

Participating in this type of project means:

• Contributing to a long-term project
• Working alongside local stakeholders
• Helping to conserve endangered species
• Raising awareness of major environmental issues
• Discovering a country through total immersion
• Making enriching and authentic connections

Choosing a mission to protect endangered species means taking action to support biodiversity as a whole, the balance of habitats, animal welfare, and environmental protection.

Which country should you choose for species conservation?

Many programs are located in Africa—Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, and Malawi—but there are also opportunities in Argentina for puma conservation, and in Costa Rica and Sri Lanka for sea turtle conservation.

Depending on the project, you’ll find yourself in the heart of exceptional natural landscapes, interacting with iconic animals and working alongside local organizations that work every day to protect endangered species.

What projects can you participate in to protect endangered species?

Projects vary depending on the country, region, season, the animals involved, and the needs of the local organization. Depending on the project, you may contribute to:

• Field observation patrols
• The relocation of certain species
• The maintenance of natural habitats and enclosures
• Animal care under the supervision of local teams
• Awareness-raising activities with local communities
• Data collection and research monitoring

For younger participants

We offer summer camps for 15- to 17-year-olds focused on the conservation of endangered species, such as turtles in Costa Rica or giraffes in Kenya. For more information, please visit this page.

Freepackers: A Supervised and Animal-Friendly Approach

Our Commitments

Climate change is not the sole cause of wildlife decline, but it often exacerbates existing imbalances, such as habitat degradation and destruction.

Freepackers is therefore committed to doing its part to protect endangered species and foster community engagement. We are therefore involved in implementing concrete actions in collaboration with local NGOs to ensure projects and results that align with the interests of the regions, for and with local communities.

In this way, you support local teams dedicated to preserving biodiversity, and you enjoy a powerful experience in the heart of nature. It’s a wonderful way to take concrete action on behalf of animals, gain a better understanding of today’s major ecological challenges, and discover African wildlife.

Supervision and Conditions

Keep in mind that during research projects, direct contact with animals is very rare, if not nonexistent. Avoiding contact is a way to protect them and respect their natural habitat.

The missions are accessible to everyone and do not require any specific prior skills. It is entirely possible to participate alone, in a group, or as a family. Good physical condition is sometimes necessary for expeditions lasting several hours in the wilderness.

If you’d like to get involved in protecting endangered species, contact our team to find the program that’s right for you!