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Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteering in South Africa
by: African Impact
Traveling to Africa as an animal care volunteer is the ultimate hands-on conservation experience. Home to some of the most stunning animals on the planet, this continent is the perfect destination for volunteering with animals abroad while gaining practical experience in this niche field. Work with animals at a wildlife rehabilitation center and play a vital role in wildlife conservation efforts ...
Traveling to Africa as an animal care volunteer is the ultimate hands-on conservation experience. Home to some of the most stunning animals on the planet, this continent is the perfect destination for volunteering with animals abroad while gaining practical experience in this niche field. Work with animals at a wildlife rehabilitation center and play a vital role in wildlife conservation efforts to protect Africa’s precious species. Focusing on rescue, rehabilitation, and release, animal care is a valuable way to give vulnerable wildlife a second chance at life.
Program Highlights
Gain invaluable experience while working alongside a team of dedicated conservations, veterinarians, and rehabilitation experts.
Get involved in call-outs to rescue compromised or orphaned wildlife, or injured animals and assist in their rehabilitation.
Learn to care for rescued wildlife, which includes preparing food, feeding, and monitoring behavior.
Gain hands-on experience with various wildlife species, which form part of the unique African ecosystem.
Be part of conservation efforts to save animals from extinction through population management, breeding, and genetic diversity.
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Quick Details
- Limpopo, South Africa
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Wildlife
- American
- Argentinian
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
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Program Reviews
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They were eager to help and very careful with the security
by: Silvia LondoñoProgram: Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteering in South AfricaEverything had a normal course. Regarding the food, quantity was a 10, but I didn’t enjoy the food, it was eatable but not nice. They were eager to share their knowledge, experience, I think Mark was a very nice head of the research program, and Kess, Nurya, Allistair, Tommy, everyone was great. They told us exactly what to do, they were eager to help and very careful with the security. Very good drivers. Fun games, they should do it more. I did the quads and the rhino, saw rhinos and ha...
Great experience
by: CaraProgram: Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteering in South AfricaFantastic experience, highly recommend. Anyone looking for something unique and different to do, this is the one to go for! From start to finish, it was a highly professional and well organised program.
Program Details
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Locations
- Limpopo, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Wildlife
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Argentinian
- Asian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
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