Sloths

Famous the world over for their sluggish nature and comical facial expressions, sloths are revered amongst animal enthusiasts. These slow-moving creatures are coming under increasing pressure in their natural rainforest homes due to rapid deforestation, resulting in a loss of habitat and enhanced exposure to predators and poachers. Unless something changes soon, sloth numbers will continue to fall. It is for this reason that a project where you volunteer with sloths could be a vital and rewarding way to spend your holiday!

Sloths are herbivorous mammals that have been living in the forests of the Americas for over 60 million years, and here at The Great Projects, we can offer you the chance to volunteer at a rescue and rehabilitation centre deep in the Costa Rican jungle where you can aid in vital sloth conservation. Thanks to social media, many people would have seen the despicable ways in which sloths are snatched from their jungle homes, shoved into bags and forced to be handled by humans, all for the purpose of a 'selfie', something which causes the creatures great distress. These images circulate online, making people want them as pets, to cuddle with them, not realising that doing these things is hugely detrimental to the survival of the species. 

By volunteering with sloths, you can help to safeguard this adorable species, working to protect their rainforest homes, and assisting with rehabilitating them so they can be released into the wild wherever possible. So what are you waiting for? Join a  program to volunteer with sloths today!