05/11/2026
Behind every camera trap checked, every enrichment built, every muddy trail walked, every data sheet completed, every late night discussion, every early morning boat ride, and every laugh around the dinner table…
there are interns. 🌿
Our immersive conservation internship is not “voluntourism.”
It’s long days, tropical heat, research, teamwork, adaptability, problem solving, and learning how conservation really works behind the scenes.
Over the years, interns have become an essential part of Hoja Nueva — contributing to wildlife research, rewilding efforts, camera trapping, environmental education, One Health initiatives, conservation logistics, and daily life at our field stations.
Many arrive as students.
Many leave as scientists, conservationists, veterinarians, advocates, lifelong friends… and family.
Thank you to every intern who has trusted us, worked alongside us, supported our mission, and left a piece of themselves in the jungle with us. ❤️🩹
Interested in joining us in Peru?
Learn more about our immersive conservation internship and our advanced research internship at:
https://hojanueva.org/get-involved/internships/