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Australia - Wild Animal Sanctuary
Immerse yourself in the unique wildlife of Australia by volunteering at the country's only Heritage Listed wildlife sanctuary. Nestled in natural bushland brimming with native animals, this sanctuary provides a lifelong home for rescued creatures, breeds endangered species to restore wild populations, and promotes conservation through education. Located just an hour by car or two hours by train fr...
Immerse yourself in the unique wildlife of Australia by volunteering at the country's only Heritage Listed wildlife sanctuary. Nestled in natural bushland brimming with native animals, this sanctuary provides a lifelong home for rescued creatures, breeds endangered species to restore wild populations, and promotes conservation through education. Located just an hour by car or two hours by train from Sydney, this opportunity allows you to contribute to wildlife preservation in a convenient and beautiful setting. Volunteers support the daily needs of the sanctuary by maintaining nature trails and enclosures, helping feed the animals, assisting with environmental education activities, and more. They will live in a dormitory-style housing with porter showers, a stocked kitchen, and laundry ...
Program Highlights
Indigenous Australian Wildlife: Work closely with iconic species like koalas, kangaroos, and other indigenous Australian wildlife, learning about their behavior and care.
Heritage Listed Aboriginal Cultural Landscape: Discover the sanctuary's Heritage Listed Aboriginal cultural landscape, boasting 4,000-year-old sites that offer a glimpse into the region's history.
Diverse Animal Species: Interact with over 60 species of animals, including koalas, echidnas, dingoes, wombats, bilbies, bats, birds, and reptiles.
Free Time to Explore: Enjoy weekends and evenings free to explore Sydney and its surrounding areas, experiencing the city's vibrant culture, landmarks, and natural beauty.
Vast Natural Bushland: Explore and work on 170 acres of natural bushland, providing a natural habitat for a wide array of animals.
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Quick Details
- Sydney, Australia
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- All Nationalities
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I had one of the most beautiful experiences in my life.
by: AvitalProgram: Australia - Wild Animal SanctuaryI had one of the most beautiful experiences that i had in my life. You gave me an amazing month.<br>I felt that the tim trust end appreciation me.I could be in anywhere that I wanted. The tim was amazing. I've to go every morning to working.
Learning the place and understanding the animals
by: SaraProgram: Australia - Wild Animal SanctuaryThe people day in and day out caring for animals and their coworkers. They respected our help and time. My favorite part was learning the place and understanding the animals and their needs over my stay. I loved learning about animals care and all the unique animals in Australia.
The personal touch goes a long way because it shows they care.
by: AnnaProgram: Australia - Wild Animal SanctuaryThe most memorable experience is that I was allowed to feed and to hang out with the dingos with a ranger/level 5 volunteer a few times. Another memorable experience was there were a few staff members that took their time to go over and beyond and educate me about the animals , to be able to hold and to touch certain animals, and to get to know me. That personal touch goes a long way because it shows they care and that I am not just another volunteer. I realize they see so many but to show in...
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Locations
- Sydney, Australia
Types & Subjects
- Animal Sciences
- Animal Welfare
- Animals
- Community Service & Volunteering
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1 Year
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Accomodation Options
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Disciplinary Clearance Form
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