Expeditions
Jaguar conservation expedition
The Jaguar Conservation Expedition offers a rare opportunity to participate in hands-on wildlife research in Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula, one of the most important strongholds for jaguars in Central America. Based at Las Oncas Conservation, this expedition supports active monitoring efforts in and around critical jaguar habitat bordering Corcovado National Park.
Participants work alongside experienced field researchers and local conservation leaders to deploy and monitor camera traps across strategic locations within the reserve. Activities include camera trap installation and maintenance, data retrieval and analysis, track and sign identification, habitat assessments, and discussions around human–wildlife coexistence. Each day in the field contributes directly to ongoing jaguar monitoring initiatives designed to better understand movement patterns, population presence, and habitat use.
The expedition also includes structured presentations and informal discussions on jaguar ecology, prey dynamics, rainforest biodiversity, and the conservation challenges facing apex predators in fragmented landscapes. Participants gain insight into the long-term conservation vision of Las Oncas and the collaborative efforts required to protect jaguars outside of national parks.
Accommodations are based at the Las Oncas field station, offering an immersive rainforest experience in close proximity to active research sites. This expedition is ideal for students, educators, wildlife enthusiasts, and conservation-minded travelers seeking meaningful field experience and direct involvement in protecting one of the Neotropics’ most iconic species.
Starting at $1375 USD
