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Riding and caring for horses and learning about African wildlife are at the heart of this unique experience. At night, you’ll shower in the open air and sleep in a bush lodge.
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Get up close and personal with Africa’s wildlife, from Black Mambas to Baboon Spiders. As a reptile centre volunteer, you’ll be involved in research, feeding, building enclosures, demonstrating and much more.
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A chance to see wildlife and scenery that most people never will. Volunteers will work on a project to protect endangered turtles in the Peruvian rainforest, going back to basics amid breathtaking scenery. |
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You'll play a vital role in helping change people’s opinions of wolves and wolf dogs, as well as caring for those that have been neglected and abused. There are also opportunities to discover rural New Mexico. |
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Volunteer in the Andes, in the Amazon or on the coast and help with the day-to-day care and rehabilitation of animals that have been abused or injured. These might include monkeys, jaguars, lions, parrots and other native species.
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All the fun of Sydney followed by all the fun of the East Coast! A hop on, hop off bus takes you from Sydney to Cairns, where you can take part in one of several conservation projects. |
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Gain an in depth knowledge of koalas and other native species by helping with feeding, monitoring and more. Free time can be spent in nearby Brisbane or getting to know the animals better. |
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Hands-on involvement with conservation projects which will give you in depth insight into Australia’s fauna. You will have the chance to help out with fun days, presenting pythons, lizards and other animals to the public. |
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As a volunteer, you’ll learn more than you thought possible about Australia’s wildlife. Your tasks might include feeding and caring for the animals, maintaining the sanctuary and helping out with animal shows and night walks. |
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Walk with lions and carry out hands-on work with rhino and elephants as part of conservation projects in Zimbabwe. You’ll canoe the Zambezi River and stay at national parks, giving you the chance to observe many native species. |
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Handle rhino, train elephants and make a real difference to the future of endangered species in Zimbabwe. Living close to the animals will give you a unique insight into their lives and make for fantastic photos opportunities. |
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Help protect endangered Pygmy elephants, see wild orangutans and proboscis monkeys, take a river safari and visit Kinabalu National Park. Accommodation is in a comfortable riverside eco-lodge, in the heart of the jungle. |
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Work on up to four projects, all of which are based in beautiful and rarely visited parts of Botswana. There are elephant, crocodile, hippo and community projects and you may see other wildlife, such as leopards and buffalo. |
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Carry out research to help conserve the lush wetlands of the Pantanal, home to hundreds of species. You’ll track peccaries and other animals, collecting data and observing their behaviour. Meals will include freshly caught fish! |
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You’ll receive training in sanctuary management and come away with an in depth understanding of chimpanzees. Based near Kruger National Park, you’ll learn about the history and habitats of chimpanzees, sustainable tourism and more. |
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Help undo the damage done to wildlife by hunting and damage to their habitats. You can expect to work with up to 80 species, helping with daily tasks and contributing to their release back into the wild. |
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Escort baby turtles to the sea, take part in patrols to protect the eggs and observe turtle behaviour. Working next to the Pacific Ocean or the Caribbean Sea, you’ll be part of a highly successful conservation project. |
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Give orphaned and injured sloths the TLC they need to survive. You’ll help out at a centre dedicated to the protection of these endangered creatures, feeding them, potty-training them and helping them return to the wild. |
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Go back to basics in the Namib Desert as you take part in projects that help elephants and landowners to live together in harmony. You’ll go on a unique elephant patrol and get involved in building projects.
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Choose from several diving conservation projects that take place in the aquamarine waters around Ecuador. Your contribution to protecting the Machalilla National Park might be to tag sea turtles, map coral, monitor sharks or educate fishermen’s children. |
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Qualify to be a field guide in the home of the Big Five. After a year’s practical training and work experience, you’ll have a recognised licence that will set you up for paid work in the future. |
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Help care for exotic animals such as leopards, tigers, bears, cougars and wolves, which have been abused, neglected or orphaned. You’ll stay in the sanctuary grounds, near stunning beaches and Everglades National Park. |
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With the help of volunteers, giant pandas can be saved from extinction. You’ll be involved in feeding and nursing these amazing creatures and have opportunities to photograph them. The weekends will be free for you to explore China. |
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Help ensure no more of these wonderful creatures are lost by contributing to a conservation project in the middle of the Pacific. You’ll take care of the adult turtles, their eggs and the irresistible baby turtles! |
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Work with some of the rarest groups of gibbons - small, endangered apes. Through this project, you can get involved with all aspects of their care and efforts to keep them from extinction. |
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Get involved in a fascinating marine research project that looks at whale sharks, mangroves, dolphins, the coral and much more. You’ll be volunteering in the second largest barrier reef system in the world! |
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Get a one-off insight into life on Zimbabwe’s top nature reserve, home to buffalo, elephant, lions and more. You might be involved in darting animals, checking for snares, studying elephants or checking for poacher activity. |
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Animal lovers can play an active role in caring for mistreated cats, dogs, monkeys, camels and other creatures. Your duties could also include touring with the animal ambulance, manning the rescue hotline and helping with the vaccination programme. |
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Take part in two wildlife projects against two stunning backdrops. You’ll carry out work to help protect big cats in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro and monitor elephants on the Maasai ranches in a truly back-to-nature experience. |
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Take part in projects aimed at protecting primates and elephants, with an in depth course in primate conservation. A three-day safari and stunning scenery make it an ideal project if you have an interest in wildlife. |
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Gain the skills and qualifications to work as a field guide by spending 12 months on or near Kruger National Park. Practical training and work experience will teach you all you need to know. |
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