Early days in the field

Explore.
Intervene.
Conserve.

From savannah call-outs to rainforest rescues — experience wildlife conservation on the frontlines.

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Wildlife medicine,
lived in the field.

GoWildAtlas places passionate participants inside real conservation work — from immobilisations and wildlife health checks to ecological monitoring and field research — working alongside expert wildlife veterinarians and conservation teams across Africa and Latin America.

This is where learning becomes experience, and adventure becomes purpose. No classrooms. No simulations. Just real conservation, in the wild.

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Wildlife vet at work

Choose Your Ecosystem

From Big Five reserves to desert-adapted species — each location offers a distinct clinical and ecological experience.

South Africa Wildlife Veterinary & Conservation Programme

Wildlife, Horses & Conservation Veterinary Experience

Dart rhino at sunrise, ride reserve horses across the bush, and work alongside wildlife vets protecting Africa’s most iconic species. Real conservation. Real medicine.

Namibia Wildlife Veterinary & Horseback Conservation Programme

Ride With Giants: Desert Wildlife Vet & Horseback Conservation

Gallop across endless desert landscapes, track elephant and giraffe on horseback, and assist wildlife vets protecting Namibia’s most iconic species in the wild.

Botswana Okavango Wildlife Veterinary Expedition

Okavango Delta Wildlife Veterinary Expedition

Explore the legendary Okavango Delta by boat, 4 x 4, and horseback while working alongside wildlife vets protecting elephant, lion, and wild dog in one of the last true wildernesses on Earth.

Tanzania & Zanzibar Wildlife Veterinary Expedition

Serengeti to Zanzibar Wildlife Veterinary Expedition

Work alongside wildlife vets in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, then end your expedition on the turquoise shores of Zanzibar — conservation, safari and Indian Ocean paradise in one journey.

Costa Rica program

Tropical Rescue & Rehab

Join the frontlines of wildlife rescue in one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth. Work hands-on with injured, orphaned, and trafficked animals while helping protect fragile rainforest ecosystems.

Ecuador program

Galapagos & Rainforest

Train alongside conservation professionals protecting some of the world’s most iconic species. From the Galapagos Islands to the Amazon rainforest, gain real marine and wildlife field experience in legendary ecosystems.

Up to 40 CPD Hours

All GoWildAtlas programs are structured to provide verifiable continuing professional development hours recognised by major veterinary bodies in the UK and EU.

Reserve Your Place
Lion· Elephant· Rhino· Cheetah· Wild Dog· Giraffe· Leopard· Buffalo· Hippo· Oryx· Zebra· Hyena· Wildebeest· Sloth· Howler Monkey· Capuchin Monkey· Tapir· Jaguar· Toucan· Sea Turtle· Dolphin· Whale· Manta Ray· Marine Iguana· Blue-footed Booby· Galapagos Tortoise· Lion· Elephant· Rhino· Cheetah· Sea Turtle· Sloth· Jaguar·

From the Field

"Genuinely the most formative two weeks of my veterinary career. I assisted in three rhino immobilisations and a full health screen on a lion pride."

Sarah M. Veterinary Nurse · 🇬🇧 UK

"What started as a group of strangers from around the world quickly became a family in the field. Learning helicopter darting together was unreal — every day felt like we were filming a National Geographic documentary."

Lars V. Vet Student · 🇳🇱 Netherlands

"The clinical exposure alone was worth every penny. I left more confident, inspired, and already planning my return."

Aoife R. Veterinarian · 🇮🇪 Ireland

"Darting from a helicopter was something I’d only ever seen in documentaries. I went from watching to actually assisting in the field within days."

Daniel K. Veterinarian · 🇨🇦 Canada

"One day we were tracking elephants on foot, the next we were involved in a marine rescue and snorkeling surveys. The variety of conservation work was unbelievable."

Emily J. Wildlife Enthusiast · 🇺🇸 USA

"I wasn’t a vet or student — I just had a passion for wildlife. This experience completely changed my direction in life."

Ready to Work in the Wild?

2026 programs are filling fast. Groups cap at 8 to keep the experience personal and the access real.

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