Information for University Students

Wild Mob offers a variety of conservation projects customised for university students. These camps are for both individual students and groups, and include a variety of international students and domestic students.

There are no prerequisites to take part in Wild Mob projects. Students majoring in all fields are welcome to join — from accounting to zoology. Our students hold in common an interest to learn firsthand about Australia’s unique biodiversity, help protect these area's and experience some of its most iconic places.

The projects provide a mix of conservation volunteering opportunities, hands-on environmental education and plenty of free time to relax and enjoy the impressive natural surroundings with experts in the field. We conduct all environmental work through partnerships we’ve built with a variety of stakeholders at each project location. These partnerships include collaboration with National Park managers and state governments, natural resource management professionals, local property owners and Indigenous cultural advisors.

Through these strategic partnerships, Wild Mob projects offer university students unique opportunities for hands-on research, surveying and learning activities. A few examples of research include coral surveys, feral predator monitoring via motion-activated cameras and sand plots, and bird species counts. All data is distributed to our project partners and other relevant authorities, which contributes to better natural resource management planning and regional conservation efforts.

How to Get Involved

Do you have a group of university students with specific research interests? Wild Mob is happy to work with professors, researchers and student groups to suggest projects and tailor activities in a way that best suits the needs of student groups. Simply contact us in advance and we can make arrangements to meet your requirements.

Interested in learning more about our conservation projects and how you or your university group can get involved? Our projects are listed below. Have a look, and then get in contact with us to find out more or arrange dates for a project.

Our Projects

Bridled Nailtail Wallaby recovery program
Avocet Conservation Project, Avocet Nature Refuge QLd, Australia

• 26 June - 1 July (Studentlinx)
• 23 - 28 September

Marine and Littoral rainforest conservation
Brampton Island Conservation Project, Brampton Island National Park QLD, Australia

• 10 - 15 April (FULL)
• 27 June - 2 July 

Coastal habitat conservation and Indigenous cultural education
Kings Run Conservation Project, Kings Run Wildlife Reserve TAS, Australia

• 19 - 24 November
• 28 November - 2 December (Studentlinx)

Marine debris collection & analysis

Moreton Bay Marine Wildlife Conservation, Stradbroke Island QLD, Australia

• 12 - 15 April (FULL)
• 9 - 13 July
• 30 November - 3 December 

Invasive plant surveys and alpine region management
Mt Kosciuszko Conservation Project, Kosciuszko NSW, Australia

Species surveys and National Park maintenance
Wollemi Conservation Project, Wollemi National Park NSW, Australia