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Australia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer

Trip code: OZWS
Australia Wildlife Sanctuary

This unique experience allows you to learn all about Australian wildlife and become involved with the upkeep of an incredible sanctuary. Not only will you help out with general daily tasks such as feeding, fencing and planting you will also be heavily involved in on-going projects relating to conservation, habitat and wildlife.



Location:

Adelaide Hills about 30 minutes from Adelaide city

Duration & Price:
from £699. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

included (whilst at sanctuary)

Meals:

included (whilst at sanctuary)

Dates:

The first Thursday of each month.

Voluntary Work

By volunteering at the sanctuary, you will be involved with on-going, essential projects with long-term benefits to the wildlife, their habitat and environment. You will mainly be working alongside members of staff, and sometimes in pairs or small groups. You’ll be busy each day taking part in a variety of tasks, some of which are listed below:

Sanctuary Maintenance

  • Grounds and weed control
  • Landscaping i.e. paths, fences, waterways restoration
  • Mulching and pruning
  • Planting trees
  • Fence walk
  • Boardwalk
  • Splitting timber
  • Maintenance i.e. school, cabin area and car park
  • Track and trail maintenance
  • Feral- proof fence maintenance
  • Animal handling and feeding
Assist with Animal Show
  • Handling of animal species i.e. reptiles, including snakes
  • Assist in animal trapping
  • Animal care and feeding
  • Participate in Guided Night Walks, including observations of Platypus
  • Monitor feed stations

What’s Included in the Programme

  • Airport Transfer
  • Two nights dorm accommodation in Adelaide
  • Volunteer project
  • Food and accommodation when volunteering
  • Certificate of achievement on completion of stay

What’s Not Included in the Programme

  • All flights
  • Transport from Adelaide to Stirling
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Visas
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Extra activities, excursions and transport during free time

Prices & Durations


Australia Wildlife Sanctuary - Adelaide - 2 weeks £699
Australia Wildlife Sanctuary - Adelaide - 3 weeks £999
Australia Wildlife Sanctuary - Adelaide - 4 weeks £1,299
Australia Wildlife Sanctuary - Adelaide - 6 weeks £1,899
Australia Wildlife Sanctuary - Adelaide - 8 weeks £2,499

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