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Zimbabwe - African Wildlife Orphanage

by: GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

9.92 (38)Verified

Volunteer at one of the largest & most successful wildlife rehabilitation/release centers in Africa! Participants on this project work with a range of animals; anything from chimpanzees to baby cheetahs. Experience beautiful Zimbabwe all while making a positive impact on the delicate African ecosystem. ...

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Program Highlights

Care for animals that have been orphaned, abandoned, injured, born in captivity or brought up unsuccessfully as pets.

Help to educate public school children about different wildlife species and conservation.

Engage in research and field surveys.

Improve the lives of animals that are physically unable to return to the wild.

Assist in releases when possible and see animals in their natural habitat.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Education
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad ProgramTop Rated Provider 2023 - Notable MentionInnovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.74

Total Reviews

38

Being with the Wilson family and the staff at the orphanage living and working and on day and over night trips has been a great privilege.<br><br>The orphanage animals and their stories has greatly increased my understanding and love of the wilderness and fuelled my want to support wildlife further.<br><br>The experiences beyond the orphanage have been dreams come true and stories I will tell for a long time to come.

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization responded to this reviewSeptember 26, 2024

Hey Susan Thank you so much for your kind words! It sounds like your time with the Wilson family, the staff, and the animals at the orphanage was truly special. We’re so glad it deepened your love for wildlife and inspired you to support conservat...

Surrounded by lots of giraffes

by: PamelaProgram: Zimbabwe - African Wildlife Orphanage
10

We have had a marvellous time - on one our our game drives we stopped and were surrounded by lots of giraffes - such elegant and gentle creatures. We were very close to a rhino mum and her baby - superb. Lots of wonderful experiences. Chipangali is an excellent place who really care for their animals.

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization responded to this reviewSeptember 26, 2024

Hi Pamela Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! It sounds like you had some truly magical moments on your game drives—being surrounded by giraffes and seeing a rhino mum with her baby up close must have been incredible! Here's to more u...

Stay was very comfortable I felt like home.

by: VivekProgram: Zimbabwe - African Wildlife Orphanage
10

Everything is memorable for me starting from handling babies to chopping cow and sheep for carnivores. I have not done these things before. My two weeks ended very fast, so i have to come back again next year. Stay was very comfortable I felt like home.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Types & Subjects

  • Adventure Travel
  • Animal Sciences
  • Animal Welfare
  • Animals

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • 1 Year
  • 1-3 Months
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accomodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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