Name: WildeThailand - Wildlife Rescue & Elephant Husbandry Missions
Location: Thailand

Discover Wildlife Conservation in Action at Thailand’s Premier Rescue & Rehabilitation Missions

Embark on an unforgettable Wilde Tracks Collaboration journey into the world of wildlife and elephant care in Thailand. Join dedicated conservation teams working at a Wildlife Rescue Centre and Elephant Refuge, and gain meaningful insight into the rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term welfare of animals impacted by human activity.

This Wildlife Rescue Centre immersive program offers you the opportunity to contribute directly to hands-on animal care at the Wildlife Rescue Centre, including preparing and distributing food, creating behavioural enrichments, cleaning enclosures and pools, and supporting essential centre and forest maintenance. You’ll work around a diverse range of rescued species including bears, monkeys, tigers, small cats, and other native wildlife.

The Elephant Refuge immersive program gives a strictly ethical, observation-based approach to elephant care focused entirely on welfare and rehabilitation. Take part in food preparation, environmental enrichment, enclosure cleaning, and refuge maintenance while supporting a no riding, no swimming policy that prioritizes the wellbeing of each elephant.

Across both missions, develop a deeper understanding of conservation in practice through daily care routines, ethical wildlife management, and hands-on support in sanctuary environments designed to protect and rehabilitate vulnerable species.

Whether you choose the Wildlife Rescue Centre, the Elephant Refuge, or a combination of both, this year-round program is open to participants with a reasonable level of fitness who are passionate about wildlife conservation and meaningful field experience.

🐾 Open To

Anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and a passion for wildlife conservation

🔍 Available Trips

Available year round as;
• 1+ weeks at the Elephant Refuge
• 1+ weeks at the Wildlife Rescue Centre
• Combination of both programmes
Email info@wildetracks.com with your preferred programme and length for the custom pricing.

📩 Booking Information

If “Book Now” is available:

Click the Book Now button to secure your place on the mission
A deposit is required to confirm your spot — spaces are limited and cannot be held without payment
The remaining balance is split into three instalments, with final payment due 90 days prior to departure
If booking within 90 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking
Once your deposit (or full payment) is received, you’ll be sent a detailed information pack covering everything you need to know — including program details, travel guidance, what to expect, and a packing list

If “Join Waitlist” is available:

Click Join Waitlist to register your interest
A Wilde Tracks team member will contact you via email
If you don’t hear from us within 3 business days, please email info@wildetracks.com
No payment is required to join the waitlist
Being on the waitlist may mean the program is currently full, has specific requirements,
offers multiple departure dates, or has alternative mission lengths available
Our team will help guide you through the best options available for you

Some of our trips require a minimum number of participants to run. In the unlikely event the minimum isn’t met, we’ll let you know no later than 60 days before departure. If you haven’t heard from us by then, your trip is good to go. To keep things flexible, we recommend booking your flight after this point or choosing a flexible ticket.