Cloud Forest Wildlife Research Internship in Ecuador
Program Overview
Conduct in-field research on endemic species of flora and fauna in the Cloud Forest. This is an incredible opportunity for aspiring conservation workers and biology students.
Since 2009, the organization has been operating in La Hesperia Cloud Forest Reserve. This is an area of unique significance to cloud forest conservation. It is the meeting point of two of South America’s biodiversity hotsp...
Conduct in-field research on endemic species of flora and fauna in the Cloud Forest. This is an incredible opportunity for aspiring conservation workers and biology students.
Since 2009, the organization has been operating in La Hesperia Cloud Forest Reserve. This is an area of unique significance to cloud forest conservation. It is the meeting point of two of South America’s biodiversity hotspots and home to an incredible number of endemic species. They conduct long-term research on specific species to identify important habitats to protect and develop sustainable farming practices. They also function in a number of advocacy and community outreach capacities.
As a participant in this program, you’ll help maintain and develop their various research projects. The organization tends to...
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- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Biology
- Education
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Biological Research
- Community Centers
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
Updated Jan 15, 2026
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Locations
- Pichincha, Ecuador
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Biology
- Education
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Causes
- Biological Research
Eligible Nationalities
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Resume
Age Requirement
18-35
Duration
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 1-3 Months
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