Eco-tourism volunteer programs are offered all over the world in a variety of different environmental landscapes. Many of these locations have been very well preserved due to the hard work of environmental organizations and activists, meaning that you will have a responsibility to give back as you travel and experience these natural wonderlands.

Central & South America are two such regions that are very popular for eco-tourism volunteering abroad. Straddling the equator are such bio-diverse hotspots as Costa Rica, the Amazon, and the Galapagos Islands. These habitats are the home of thousands of indigenous species and offer eco-volunteers the opportunity to experience a unique landscape while working to protect vulnerable plants and animals.

Sub-Saharan Africa is another popular destination for eco-tourism volunteer work, where many indigenous species are continuously threatened by poaching and other harmful human activities. Africa’s infamous “big five” animals, the lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros, are among the most vulnerable species on the continent.

Regions of Southeast Asia and Oceania are also increasingly popular destinations for eco-tourism volunteer programs. Regions of the Himalayas, India, and Borneo feature incredibly beautiful landscapes and are home to many exotic species, such as elephants, tigers, and orangutan. The Australian Outback is also a thriving and diverse environment where you can work to protect many indigenous species on this isolated island continent.