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Rainforest Conservation in Peru for Teenagers

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Ready for the ultimate jungle adventure? Join a global group of teens (ages 14-18) and live at a world-renowned ecological reserve in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. You’ll wake up to the sounds of howler monkeys and macaws while gaining massive experience for your future college applications or a career in conservation. Your days will be packed with hands-on wildlife work. You’ll help run Peru’s top rescue and rehabilitation center, caring for spider monkeys and scarlet macaws, and preparing animals for release back into the wild. From trekking through the jungle to check camera traps to patrolling riverbanks to save endangered freshwater turtles from poachers, you’ll be doing the real-world science that keeps this ecosystem alive.

Program Highlights

Work at a leading rescue and rehabilitation center caring for animals like spider monkeys and scarlet macaws.

Live in a world-renowned ecological reserve in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon.

Trek through the jungle, monitor camera traps, and help protect endangered freshwater turtles from poachers.

Join an international group of students ages 14–18 passionate about wildlife and environmental conservation.

Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest while gaining unforgettable conservation and field research experience.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement: 14-17
Types & Subjects
Focus Areas:
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Outdoor Education
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Apr 09, 2026

Awards

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Study Abroad ProgramInnovative Volunteer Abroad Program 2023 FinalistTop Rated Notable Mentions 2022Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022Notable Mention 2021 - High School Abroad

Program Details

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Locations

  • Puerto Maldonado, Peru

Types and Subjects

  • Focus Areas
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Outdoor Education

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Training
  • Emergency Support
  • Guide / Chaperone
  • Required Equipment
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application

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