Dolphins, Sloths & Macaws in the Amazon

Earthwatch Expeditions builds on the legacies of Earthwatch and Natural Habitat Adventures, where travel centers on purpose, contribution and connection. Watch our new video for a preview of the hands-on research, experiences and wildlife encounters that await.

Experience the Amazon through the eyes of scientists on an immersive riverboat expedition through one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Earthwatch Expeditions Director of Research Stan Rullman, Ph.D., and Nat Hab Chief Sustainability Officer Court Whelan, Ph.D., share how travelers work alongside researchers, gain rare access to wildlife and Indigenous communities, and contribute to meaningful conservation science. Search for pink river dolphins, monkeys, macaws, sloths, caimans and more while discovering what makes this Earthwatch Expeditions journey unlike any other Amazon experience.

In 1971, Earthwatch set out to place everyday citizens alongside scientists in the field—a model that inspired Ben Bressler and helped shape Natural Habitat Adventures. Today, that legacy continues with Earthwatch Expeditions by Nat Hab, blending hands-on research with conservation travel. Join Ben Bressler and Earthwatch Expeditions’ Managing Director Renata Haas and Director of Research Stan Rullman to learn how you can work with scientists and contribute to conservation research in places like the Amazon, the Arctic, Africa and beyond.

What does it feel like to step beyond traditional nature travel and become part of a scientific research team? Earthwatch Expeditions by Nat Hab offers a rare opportunity to access remote and secluded study sites, have close encounters with wildlife and work alongside scientists. From monitoring and measuring sea turtles in Costa Rica to restoring elephant habitat in Kenya, these trips only require curiosity and a desire to learn—no prior experience necessary! Learn more in this riveting conversation between Court Whelan, Ph.D., Nat Hab's Chief Sustainability Officer, and Stan Rullman, Ph.D., Director of Research for Earthwatch Expeditions.