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Lion, Elephant & Wildlife Management, Antelope Park
Introducing our multidiscipline conservation approach. What began as our Lion Project at Antelope Park, has evolved into promoting a culture of care, ensuring our resident animals are living fulfilled and enriched lives. As part of this project, you will be fully involved with the daily upkeep of our resident lions, assist with the vital maintenance of our Game park, and enjoy close encounters wit...
Introducing our multidiscipline conservation approach. What began as our Lion Project at Antelope Park, has evolved into promoting a culture of care, ensuring our resident animals are living fulfilled and enriched lives. As part of this project, you will be fully involved with the daily upkeep of our resident lions, assist with the vital maintenance of our Game park, and enjoy close encounters with our magnificent elephants. Antelope Park is home to 4 orphaned elephants who spend their days roaming and grazing freely around the park. You will accompany these magnificent giants on daily strolls in the bush, longer walks to see their individual characters and social dynamics come to life, as well as participating in behavior enrichment activities, to stimulate their natural instincts with...
Program Highlights
Accompany our elephants, who spend their days roaming freely, getting to know their individual personalities while conducting vital tree planting research.
Conduct vital game counts, explore the bush on foot during a fascinating walking safari, and contribute towards our wildlife protection efforts.
Take part in behavioral enrichment activities by making toys from natural materials to stimulate the lions’ predatory and sensory behaviors, as well as stimulating activities for our elephants.
Witness the different behaviors of the semi-wild release pride and see how they really function in the wild.
Become a part of our wildlife protecting team, assisting with essential snare sweeps and boundary patrols and helping with any orphans and rescues that may pass through our care.
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Enjoy a variety of optional excursions including a trip to the stunning Victoria falls !
Quick Details
- Gweru, Zimbabwe
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
- Tree Planting
- All Nationalities
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An experience like no other
by: Dan GOULDER - AustraliaProgram: Lion, Elephant & Wildlife Management, Antelope ParkThe wild life program at Antelope park was amazing in every way. I have been lucky enough to experience many incredible things around the world And nothing compares to Antelope Parks wild life program. There is no experience like it. From feeding elephants with my hands, Watching lions eat from 1 metre away, from spending time with a lion cub, Interactions with zebras, giraffes, rhinos and monkeys, you name it AP has it. Johnathan, Katie and Malcolm along with the rest of the staf...
A dream come true ?❤️
by: Fenella Burns - United KingdomProgram: Lion, Elephant & Wildlife Management, Antelope ParkFrom the second at arriving at the airport I was greeted with a sign and a big smile, that made me instantly feel safe and in good hands. The whole journey over I was so excited for what the next weeks would bring! All I can say is WOW! Every second was incredible! Ever since I was very young (I’m talking about 3 ish) I always wanted to work with African wildlife, especially the lions!! And my time at Antelope park has made that dream come true, so THANK YOU!! From my whole heart! Honestly be...
Amazing time with my favorite lions
by: Polya Hristova - BulgariaProgram: Lion, Elephant & Wildlife Management, Antelope ParkIt was amazing experience. Everyone were so nice and friendly to me..... always smiling. Big thanks to Zenzo, Vusa, Nox, Courtney and William for everything!!! Here I met amazing volunteers all around the world. It was fun to share 16 days full with amazing activities with them. I was volunteer in wild life program and it was very exciting to see lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes and etc so close to me. To take care for this animals was dream come true for me. Thank you Antelope park f...
Program Details
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Locations
- Gweru, Zimbabwe
Types & Subjects
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accomodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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