In September 2026, a group of SOSA travelers will be on the ground in Costa Rica, getting hands-on with the world’s leading sloth researchers! These gentle rainforest movers may be slow, but their survival is in our hands. We’re fundraising to support the incredible team who is letting us into their world and helping protect sloths every day.

Who we are

We are Save Our Species Alliance (SOSA), a conservation travel company that transforms travelers into conservationists through small-group expeditions partnering with NGOs worldwide. We are running this fundraiser on behalf of our partners at the Sloth Conservation Foundation in Costa Rica.

The Sloth Conservation Foundation (SloCo) is the world’s leading organization dedicated to the research and protection of wild sloths. They track sloths across rainforest habitats to study behavior, ecology, and survival, while implementing innovative solutions like Sloth Crossing canopy bridges to keep them safe from urban hazards. Through habitat restoration, community engagement, and educational programs, SloCo is working to ensure sloths thrive in a rapidly changing world.

What we're raising funds for

Our goal is $5,000 USD to equip SloCo’s team with GPS collars, a critical tool in sloth conservation. GPS collars allow researchers to:

This work is research-driven: the goal is to generate reliable data that can shape better conservation strategies for sloths, a species we still know surprisingly little about.

Every collar counts!

$2,330 - one GPS collars

$4,660 - two GPS collars

$6,690 - three GPS collars (Stretch goal!)

Why it matters

Sloths are among the least studied mammals in the rainforest, yet they are increasingly affected by habitat loss and human development. Without solid scientific data, it’s difficult to design effective conservation strategies.

By tracking sloths over time, SloCo researchers can uncover patterns in movement, habitat use, and behavior that have never been documented before. This knowledge will help scientists identify important habitat areas, understand how sloths adapt to changing environments, and guide long-term conservation efforts.

In short, these collars help build the science needed to protect sloths for generations to come.

100% of funds go directly to Sloth Conservation Foundation.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can keep these gentle rainforest icons safe for generations to come.

Blake Moynes & The SOSA Team