AUSTRALIA:
ANIMAL WELFARE & CONSERVATION: Care for Animals in a Rehabilitation Centre in Perth
Volunteer at a Wildlife Rehabilitation centre that provides medical care and rehabilitation to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife throughout the whole of Perth.
You'll assist in caring for a variety of different mammals, reptiles and birds that need help, as well as working with plants and trees, habitat restoration and heritage protection. Animals could include wallabys, possoms, kangaroos, lizards, tortoises, snakes and birds.
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BALI | INDONESIA:
CONSERVATION: Turtle Conservation and Rehabilitation
on Nusa Penida Island
Begin with an Introduction Week which is packed full of exciting adventures, culture excursions and interactions, then work on an island where you'll help collect vital baseline data and, depending on time of the year, you may identify turtle species, collect eggs, monitor nests or see hatchlings get safely to sea.
During the day, you may also teach English at a local school on the island.
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CHINA:
CONSERVATION: Panda Conservation in China
Work in the largest Panda base in China, where the focus is on protecting and building
a safe environment in which to begin the reintroduction of Giant Pandas into the
wild. There are only 1,600 pandas left. They are listed as the most endangered species
in the world, making this experience a true once in a lifetime opportunity.
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MALAYSIA:
ANIMAL WELFARE & CONSERVATION: The Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation & Conservation Project
Orang-Utans are astonishingly gentle, highly intelligent and they gaze at you with
almost disconcerting frankness! At Sepilok you'll work with these gentle red apes
in their natural environment.
- Learn about managing juvenile Orang-Utans in the Outdoor Nursery.
- Learn about managing baby Orang-Utans in the Indoor Nursery / Clinic.
- Conduct a Field Survey on the Orang-Utan population
- And so much more!
This project is extremely popular and gets
booked up very quickly, so we strongly advise that you book early!
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MALAYSIA:
ANIMAL WELFARE & CONSERVATION: Care for Orang-Utans on Peninsula Malaysia
The Sanctuary where you'll assist is a recognised ex-situ conservation facility and referral centre for the endangered Bornean Orang-Utan. Here you'll help in the care and rehabilitation of rescued and abused orang-utans. You can do this project for as little as 2 weeks and still be able to contribute significantly to their well-being and conservation.
The Sanctuary was initially set up for educational and research purposes in collaboration with University of Cambridge, University of Victoria, Primate Research Institute of Kyoto University Japan, University of Eastern Philippines and 7 local universities. The Sanctuary was later open to public to increase awareness of Orang-Utan conservation.
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MALAYSIA:
ANIMAL WELFARE: Care for Animals at
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
Up close and personal with Borneo's native wildlife: Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is Borneo's
newest attraction and home to many of Sabah's native and threatened species.This
excellent project is all about caring - caring for animals, caring about conservation,
caring about species survival, and caring about educating children and adults in
how to treat animals.
The native species at the Park include Orang-utans, Proboscis Monkeys, Pygmy Elephants
(including two very charming baby Elephants) and a Pygmy Rhino. Also Tigers, a Clouded
Leopard, Gibbons, Otters, Sun Bears, Giant Tortoise, Mouse Deer, Ostrich, Civets
and an Aviary with talking birds.
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PERU:
CONSERVATION: Conservation and Community Development in the Amazon Rainforest
This is a multi-activity project where you'll benefit from the training components
and actively assist in the environmental monitoring study at multiple locations.
As you stay longer, you will take on increasing levels of data collection and project
management responsibilities. Some adventure activities are also included.
You arrive in the ancient Inca city of Cusco and then travel to your project through
the High Andes where you’ll learn about the Cloud Forest. Then you descend into
the Amazon via motorised canoe down the Madre de Dios River. The journey to the
project is spectacular, an exciting adventure in itself!
This project is extremely popular and gets
booked up very quickly, so we strongly advise that you book early!
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SOUTH AFRICA:
ANIMAL WELFARE & CONSERVATION: Conservation with Big Cats in a Sanctuary near Cape Town
Lions, Leopard, Tigers, Caracals ... Get up close and personal with big cats! This is a truly unique and exhilarating experience to get involved behind the scenes in a big-cat sanctuary. Hear and feel a lion roaring up close, get love and recognition from a leopard, experience the loud ‘chuffing’ of a tiger and see these previously rescued cats appreciate the toys and enrichment you provide for their enclosures and everyday enjoyment.
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SOUTH AFRICA:
CONSERVATION: Lion Rescue and Rehabilitation in a Game Reserve Sanctuary in Limpopo
Help with the care and rehabilitation of lions. These animals have been rescued from hunting facilities and relocated to a beautiful Wildlife Reserve which will give them sanctuary for the rest of their lives! The project does not support or involve breeding or cub ‘petting’, however, there may be initial hands-on care needed if younger lions and cubs are rescued.
Work opportunities are varied, including some veterinary experience and possible participation in game captures (which are hugely exciting!), plus wildlife monitoring, game fence checks and animal behaviour monitoring.
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SOUTH AFRICA:
CONSERVATION | MARINE: Whale and Dolphin Monitoring and Research in Knysna
Joining this Marine Research programme will expose you to all aspects of this exciting
industry, from conservation and research of Whales and Dolphins, to all other aspects
of the day-to-day running, including marketing, liaising with clients, crewing and
guiding on the boats, doing land-to-sea observations/spotting, assisting with community
projects and educating the local children about the sea and lagoon.
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SOUTH AFRICA:
CONSERVATION: Veterinary, Wildlife
Game Capture and Conservation in Northern South Africa
Your work will offer a variety of opportunities, including some veterinary experience,
participation in some game captures (which are hugely exciting!), and some community
work. You'll experience and witness some extraordinary sights, but also learn a
great deal about African wildlife. You may also get involved in other conservation-related
fields, including wildlife monitoring. The amount of time you will have in the different
areas will vary depending on the length of time you're there and what type of work
is taking place or required at that time.
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SOUTH AFRICA:
ANIMAL WELFARE & CONSERVATION: Care for Animals in a Wildlife Sanctuary near Port Elizabeth
Hands-on work with injured or abandoned animals of all types. You'll assist in a
very caring Sanctuary set in a small private wildlife reserve in the Eastern Cape. You'll
assist in hand-rearing, feeding and generally looking after many different animal
species, including over 250 different species of birds.
The sanctuary receives many abandoned, abused, injured or orphaned animals that
all need love and attention to prepare them for life back in the wild, if possible,
or a safe life in the Sanctuary. Many animals breed there, so there are often young
animals to care for that need regular feeding and attention. This is a very hands-on
experience and one that leaves you immensely satisfied.
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SOUTH AFRICA:
CONSERVATION: Zululand Wildlife and Game Reserve Conservation Expedition
Work on four very different Game Reserves, each with their own unique beauty and
attraction. You'll gain a wealth of conservation knowledge and experience working
under qualified conservation experts and on location out in the bush. You'll experience
Africa in a way that no mere tourist can!
- You'll work across different Game Reserves, each unique.
- You'll work with a professional team (supported by WWF) and with endangered species
like the Cheetah, African Wild Dog and Black Rhino, and priority species like Elephant,
Lion, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo.
This project is extremely popular and gets booked up very quickly, so we
strongly advise that you book early!
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SOUTH AFRICA:
ANIMAL WELFARE & CONSERVATION: Vervet Monkey Care, Rehabilitation and Release in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal
Help to care for, rehabilitate and release injured and abandoned Vervet Monkeys
back into the wild to live a free and natural life. This is a wonderful project
that encompasses all aspects of Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation and Conservation ...
not to be missed!
You'll work with a Non-Profit Organisation that specialises in the care, rehabilitation
& return to the wild of Vervet Monkeys that have been injured, orphaned or displaced,
usually as a result of actions on the part of people.
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SRI LANKA:
ANIMAL WELFARE: An Elephant Experience at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Watching over 90 elephants roaming and playing together is stunning, you'll never forget it. Volunteer in this famous Orphanage for retired, abused or orphaned elephants, including some small rescued babies.
There are a few elements combined on this programme, making it a very interesting, varied and satisfying project, including working at Pinnawala, and at another Elephant Sanctuary and assisting in teaching monks and disadvantaged children at a local school.
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SRI LANKA:
CONSERVATION: Help with Turtle Conservation
in Ambalangoda
This Project works towards preventing the extinction of sea turtles, a critically
endangered species. You will help in the rehabilitation and release back into the
sea of turtles that are usually victims of commercial fishing.
You'll assist in treating injured and sick sea turtles, protecting nests, and rescuing
eggs so that they can be hatched without incident in the safety of our hatchery.
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SRI LANKA:
CONSERVATION: Elephant and Wildlife
Conservation in Wasgamuwa National Park
Help conserve the Elephants and other wildlife of Sri Lanka in Wasgamuwa National
Park. The main aim of this project is to "save elephants, other biodiversity and
their habitats by helping people". Go back to basics in a stunningly beautiful part
of the world. Help local people and the local wildlife.
This project is diverse: one moment you could be observing elephants overnight in
a tree-house, and the next you could be helping to reduce human-elephant conflict
within the national park.
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THAILAND:
ANIMAL WELFARE: Care for Rescued
Elephants in an Elephant Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with rescued elephants in the stunning location of Kanchanaburi. The elephants are mainly injured, sick and elderly elephants which have been relocated to the Sanctuary where they are cared for and given a better quality of life, you’ll work hands-on with them, including swimming and taking mud baths with them, mucking out their enclosures and, most satisfying of all, ensuring they live in a happy, comfortable environment!
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THAILAND:
ANIMAL WELFARE & CONSERVATION: Hands-On Care for Elephants in North-East Thailand
Work hands-on with elephants, giving them lots of care, and also be helping to improve
the living conditions of captive elephants in Thailand. You'll work very hands-on
with 8 elephants, but you'll be surrounded by up to 200 elephants. The experience
of being in the middle of such a huge number of these majestic creatures is awesome!
The project is based approx 7 hours drive North-East of Bangkok. You'll
have a one night stay in a hotel in Bangkok on arrival and then transfer to the
project the following day.
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