Australia Wildlife Park

The focus at the park is the conservation and preservation of the native species, with specialisation in the fauna of this particular part of Australia.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to become involved in a variety of hands-on wildlife, conservation and environmental projects and tasks.

Volunteer Role

The programme is perfect whether you are travelling on a tourist visa or on a working holiday. For visitors, the park places emphasis on education at all levels and ages by providing an informative but fun and relaxed day out.

Your duties will vary throughout your time at the sanctuary but some examples of tasks that you will assist with include:

Koala & wombat run (cleaning animal enclosures)
Food preparation and feeding
Cleaning and filling wombat ponds
Assist in cleaning snake enclosures (pythons only)
General cleaning of storage areas
Gardening
If you have IT skills you can assist with updating signage
Assisting in weighing koalas
Clean up at the end of the day
Assisted landscaping of enclosures such as mulching, placing new limbs
Painting of tired areas such as seating, koala canisters

Location

The sanctuary is located 17kms south of Townsville in tropical North Queensland, Australia.

Accommodation and Meals

Whilst you are volunteering, accommodation will be in a large guesthouse on a hill overlooking the city. Accommodation is based on 3 persons sharing in a dormitory style room. Facilities include a kitchen, lounge and laundry.

During your time volunteering you will be provided with morning tea and lunch at the park. As breakfast and dinner is not included in the programme cost, you will be free to try out the local restaurants or shop at the local supermarket and cook together with the other volunteers.

Programme Overview

Duration and price: 4 weeks £699 (other durations available)

How to book & pay:
£195 deposit to secure place, balance due 12 weeks before departure.

What is included?
Airport Transfers
Dorm accommodation
Daily transfers
(accommodation to sanctuary)
Morning tea and lunch
Park cap, T-shirt & name badge
Two nights stay on Magnetic Island

What is not included?
All flights
Personal travel insurance
Visas
Breakfast and dinner
All personal items
Extra activities

Programme Summary:
The park is dedicated to conservation through species survival programmes, you will experience one of the best interactive wildlife experiences in Australia.
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Programme start dates: The first Monday of each month

Australia Travel Advice:
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