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Wildlife Conservation

Our wildlife conservation programmes offer loads of activities all for the greater means of keeping wonderful animals in this world for a long time to come.

Is wildlife conservation for you...

Working as a wildlife conservation volunteer is a particularly exciting choice if you plan to be a responsible tourist and `give something back' on your gap year or career break. First and foremost working as a wildlife conservation volunteer enables you to make an invaluable contribution to some extremely worthwhile wildlife projects. Wildlife conservation organisations heavily rely on enthusiastic volunteers to help them carry out their vital work - so your volunteering efforts really do make a difference to the welfare of the animals.

Take a look at our wildlife conservation options below:
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Big cat conservation in Namibia

This distinctive programme offers the opportunity to help the cheetah by clearing the sickle bush, allowing them to exist and hunt in their natural habitat. You will also track and monitor both cheetahs and leopards as well as enjoy being in close proximity to these incredible creatures.

 
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USA ranch cowboys

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live the life of a real-life cowboy? Then you won’t want to miss out on this fantastic western experience.

 
Learn to surf in Costa Rica

Not only is this a hugely worthwhile programme, it also gives you the chance to experience at first hand these amazing creatures. The nearby beach also offers fantastic surfing and you will get the chance to learn the sport or hone your skills as part of the project.

 
Panda base in China

Assist in a giant panda sanctuary and help to save this incredible species from extinction. You will be involved in feeding and observing the pandas, as well as the opportunity to help with important research projects.

 
Volunteer with Elephants

This conservation project in the Namib desert is about getting out into the field and really making a difference at the forefront of elephant conservation. This is your chance to get involved in vital elephant conservation in Namibia.

 
Orang-utans

Assist local members of staff in habitat restoration and community development within Malaysia. Get involved in husbandry, data collection as well as spending time in a local zoo and visiting an Orang-Utan rehabilitation centre.

 
Wildlife volunteering in Borneo

A unique opportunity to interact with the only great ape outside of Africa, the orang-utan. Take part in volunteer work in Borneo to help protect this highly endangered species from extinction.

 
Volunteer with sloths

Work with some unusual but very friendly creatures at a wildlife society. It’s a hands-on experience, which allows you to feed and exercise baby sloths, monitor eating habits, help with specialist care and more.

 
Cheetahs in Namibia

Set off on the adventure of a lifetime through Africa’s wide and varied landscape! Get up close to big game, take a trip to Kruger National Park and help to preserve the continent’s most iconic wildlife. Zimbabwe - Namibia - South Africa.

 
Ultimate Wildlife Experience

On an epic journey across Thailand, China, Malaysia, Africa and Australia, the ultimate wildlife experience gives you the chance to see some of the world’s rarest and most incredible animals and contribute to their preservation. Zimbabwe - Thailand - China - Malaysia - Australia - USA.

 
Sri Lanka Elephant and Community Volunteers

Working in both Elephant Conservation as well as with the local community this project on the beautiful island of Sri Lanka is both interesting and varied. Help to improve education and promote improved elephant care and conservation throughout the country.

 
A volunteer with lions

A fantastic opportunity to work on a pioneering lion breeding and rehabilitation programme supported by some of the world’s leading ecologists. Walk and work alongside lion cubs and take part in research activities, facilitating the lions’ safe release back into the wild.

As seen on ITV’s incredible Lion Country series, meet the stars of the show yourself!

 
Zambia Lion Rehabilitation and Release

Discover stunning Zambia on this unique programme as you assist with lion walks, gather research and teach conservation, all of which will help to achieve the ultimate aim of the project; to release wild borne offspring from captive bred lions into appropriate national parks for their survival.

As seen on ITV’s incredible Lion Country series, meet the stars of the show yourself!

 
Gibbon family

A great way for wildlife enthusiasts to see the world and make a contribution to volunteer projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to explore the world’s most incredible destinations from Thailand to Australia! Thailand - Australia - USA.

 
Kenya Maasai Wildlife Research Volunteers

Learn about the ways of the African wilds and the culture of the Massai by volunteering on this incredible project. You can help to gather vital data about wildlife activities, immerse yourself in the nomadic culture, and explore the stunning landscapes of Kenya.

 
Leopard

Make a significant contribution to essential conservation work in Zululand by setting up, and helping to run, projects that will help to save some of South Africa’s most endangered species.

 
Thailand Community and Elephant Volunteers

Help local mahouts with their daily duties and gain an unforgettable cultural experience on this programme based in the North of Surin.

 
Dolphin research and conservation

Every year thousands of dolphins are hunted and killed illegally along the Peruvian coastline. Volunteer help is urgently required on this pioneering programme to protect the dolphins. You will form an integral part of the research team, collecting important information on the dolphin’s distribution areas, their behaviour and interactions.

 
Great Whites in South Africa

If you have an adventurous streak and love the outdoor lifestyle then this could be the perfect programme for you. You will have the most amazing once in a lifetime experience, as you get up close and personal with these notorious creatures!

 
Sleeping monkey

You will have a unique chance on this project to work closely with the beautiful black-faced Vervet monkeys, along with other African wildlife, caring for their welfare, and rehabilitating them before allowing them to be released back into their natural habitat.

 
Lion Breeding and Conservation

Zimbabwe is a well-established country for voluntary work in conservation, especially for working with wildlife in Africa. At this project, volunteers actively participate in lion conservation practices, working closely with the lions and wildlife re-introduction programmes.

As seen on ITV’s incredible Lion Country series, meet the stars of the show yourself!

 
Protect the Black Rhino

Live and work on a safari ranch, helping with efforts to protect black rhino, elephants, buffalo and more. Assist with anti-poaching measures, look after rhino, help with training elephants and get a feel for the real Africa.

 
USA Monkey Sanctuary

As a volunteer you will assist this primate rescue centre in central Florida, caring for unwanted, abused or neglected monkeys.

 
Watching the animals at a watering hole

This unique project based in the Kruger National Park looks at the role of the game ranger in managing a game farm or wildlife reserve. It is ideal for those interested in wildlife, African conservation and people who want to learn something during their grown up gap year.

 
Weasel

Based on the incredible island of Florianópolis, you can help to give the local wildlife a better chance of survival and standard of life. You will be focusing your efforts on injured, neglected and orphaned wildlife including river otters, weasels and stoats, helping them to flourish and preserving their environment.

 
Rhino volunteering

Experience the wonders of the African savannah and a five day Kruger safari, help to conserve it and gain an intimate understanding of the ecology. Your work will take you to a variety of areas including a nature reserve, a National Park, a Community Reserve and a Private Reserve.

 
Volunteer with Sun Bears in Thailand

Get away from the beaten Thai tourist track and do something about different with your time in Thailand. This project gives you the chance to volunteer at a wild animal rescue centre that rescues and rehabilitates exploited, neglected and uncared for animals, with the intention of re-releasing them or providing the best possible care for those that must remain in captivity for the rest of their lives.

 
Wildlife Sanctuary

Based in a truly stunning part of this fascinating country, volunteers choosing this project have the unique opportunity to develop their knowledge about native Australian wildlife.

 
Baby gibbon/Old man

Work with rescued gibbons, a primate native to Thailand, as they are rehabilitated to be introduced back into the wild. You’ll get to witness this work as you monitor the gibbons adapting to their new environment as well as being involved in the day-to-day activities of the centre. A really great experience!

 
Nature and wildlife photography

Spend your time encountering and photographing a large variety of animals and birds, the project also involves you spending time amongst the local communities, communicating to them the areas conservational needs.

 
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