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   Addo Elephant Park
   Become a Game Ranger
   Bruce Little Sculpting
   Hoedspruit Endangered
      Species Centre
   Kariega Game Reserve
   Moholoholo Rehab Centre
   Shamwari Game Reserve
   Wildlife Film Academy
 Marine Conservation
   ORCA Marine Foundation
   Tiger Shark Research
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   Eco-school Challenge
   Grown-up Gappers
   Vets Go Wild
   Sports Coaching Project
 Structured Study Courses
   Plett Equestrian Academy
   School of Food
 MALAWI
   Born Wild Programme
 KENYA
   Colobus Trust Monkeys
 SRI LANKA
   Elephant & Leopard Research
 INDIA
   Cotiago Wildlife Sanctuary
   Turtle Preservation Program
   Animal Rescue & Care Project

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Become an Animal Conservation Volunteer with Worldwide Experience. Our wildlife conservation and gap year placements for adults have been established with the needs of the Game Reserves or conservation projects in mind.

So your animal conservation work will be meaningful, as well as a once in a life time experience!

Our variety of wildlife conservation and adult gap year placements really offer you diversity in the conservation projects you join, from caring for baby animals at a rescue centre to working and assisting in the animal conservation work of the award-winning teams on Big 5 game reserves. Our conservation projects and work with animals include:

ADDO ELEPHANT PARK
With over 400 elephants, be at the front line assisting with wildlife conservation in the world's only "Big 7" reserve (Big 5 plus Whale and Shark)
Read more about Addo Elephant National Park
Location:Addo National Park
Country:South Africa
Duration:4; 8; 12 weeks
ANIMAL RESCUE & CARE PROJECT
The animal conservation work here includes rescuing, protecting and caring for the population of abandoned and mistreated animals in the busy city of Jaipur.
Read more about Animal Rescue & Care
Location:Japuir
Country:India
Duration:2 or 4 weeks
BECOME A GAME RANGER!
Game Ranger Training that fully prepares you for the adventurous world of guiding. The course mirrors the real-life animal conservation work of a pro field guide.
Read more about Game Ranger Training
Location:Shamwari Reserve
Country:South Africa
Duration:6 weeks
BORN WILD PROGRAMME
A perfect example of Responsible Voluntourism, these conservation projects cover all aspects aimed at uplifting local communities through aid.
Read more about Born Wild Programme
Location:Kuti Reserve
Country:Malawi
Duration:2; 3; 4 weeks
BRUCE LITTLE SCULPTING
If you love African wildlife & possess an artistic flair, then this course is for you! Photograph, draw and sculpt animals as part of your gap year for adults!
Read more about Bruce Little Sculpting
Location:Eastern Cape
Country:South Africa
Duration:17 days
COLOBUS TRUST MONKEYS
As a wildlife conservation volunteer you will assist the conservation teams in their efforts to conserve various endangered primates.
Read more about Colobus Trust Monkeys
Location:Diani, South Coast
Country:Kenya
Duration:2; 4 weeks
COTIAGO WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Contribute on your adult gap years towards improving wildlife data collection & research, and assist in basic care for wild and rescued animals - plus much more!
Read more about Cotiago Wildlife Sanctuary
Location:Goa
Country:India
Duration:4,6,8,12 weeks
ELEPHANT AND LEOPARD RESEARCH
Animal conservation work will see you helping dedicated research teams in their research, tracking and monitoring wildlife conservation efforts.
Read more of Elephant & Leopard Research
Location:Pussellayaya Village
Country:Sri Lanka
Duration:2; 4 weeks
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
Work on a Big 5 Game Reserve during your gap year for adults and assist in the Hoedspruit's animal conservation work of caring for problem and sick cheetah.
Read more about Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
Location:Hoedspruit Centre
Country:South Africa
Duration:3 weeks
KARIEGA GAME RESERVE
The ultimate "Bush and Beach" animal conservation work experience. A completely unique reserve with hands-on involvement in reserve management and more!
Read more about Kariega Game Reserve
Location:Kariega Reserve
Country:South Africa
Duration:2; 3; 4; 8; 12 weeks
MOHOLOHOLO REHAB CENTRE
This rehab centre takes sick and injured wildlife in from all over the country and your role includes caring for these animals during your gap year for adults.
Read more about Moholoholo Rehab Centre
Location:Limpopo Province
Country:South Africa
Duration:2; 3; 4; 8; 12 weeks
SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE
Our most popular adult gap year placement, offering the ultimate experience! Track and monitor the Big 5 and work at Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary.
Read more about Shamwari Game Reserve
Location:Shamwari Reserve
Country:South Africa
Duration:2; 3; 4; 8; 12 weeks
TURTLE PRESERVATION PROGRAM
If you want your animal conservation work set on a beautiful, peaceful tropical beach scene, then choose this program protecting the local marine turtles against the growing dangers in the area.
Read more about Turtle Preservation Program
Location:Goa
Country:India
Duration:4,6,8,12 weeks
VETS GO WILD (Vet Science Students only)
If you are looking for a hands-on veterinary experience and need to fulfil a portion of your Extra Mural Study (EMS) this is ideal for you!
Read more about Vets Go Wild
Location:Varied
Country:South Africa
Duration:16 days
WILDLIFE FILM ACADEMY
Learn about wildlife filmmaking during your gap year for adults and develop your career as a wildlife filmmaker. Produce real wildlife footage in South Africa!
Read more about Wildlife Film Academy
Location:Cape Town
Country:South Africa
Duration:4 weeks

See also our Marine Conservation and Teaching & Community Projects and if you are over the age of 32, we have exciting conservation projects targeted at "Grown up Gappers!"



Shamwari Game Reserve
As a part of your volunteer work with animals you will assist in the ongoing conservation projects which take place at the reserve including:
  • Game monitoring
  • Game counts
  • Predator ID
  • Elephant ID
  • Rhino ID
  • Tracking using telemetry
  • Anti-poaching patrols
... and so much more!
Read more about Shamwari
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
This versatile project will enable you to get involved in conservation work with animals at the Endangered Species Sanctuary and the Big Five Game Reserve including:
  • Working with cheetah
  • Working with wild dog
  • Feeding of animals
  • Working with the vet
  • Darting & capturing animals
  • Visiting local rural schools
  • Monitoring of antelope
  • Elephant back safari
... and so much more!
Read more about Hoedspruit
Moholoholo Rehab Centre
Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre is nestled in a picturesque setting at the base of the Drakensberg escarpment in the Limpopo Province Lowveld. A haven for vulnerable wildlife, the centre performs rehabilitation work with animals that have been abandoned, injured and poisoned wildlife - as well as being a specialist breeding centre.
Read more about Moholoholo
Become a Game Ranger
Your six week Level One training will cover the following elements:
  • Field guiding as a profession
  • Creating a nature experience
  • Geology and astronomy
  • Arthropods and amphibians
  • Reptiles and fish
  • Birds and mammals
  • Animal behaviour
  • Hospitality - incl. wine tasting
  • Weapon handling
... and so much more!
Read about Ranger Training


SOUTH AFRICA: Shamwari Game Reserve | Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre | Kariega Game Reserve | Addo Elephant Park
   Become a Game Ranger | Moholoholo Rehab Centre | Wildlife Film Academy | ORCA Marine Foundation | Community & Teaching | Tiger Shark Research Programme
Bruce Little Sculpting | STRUCTURED STUDY COURSES: Plettenberg Equestrian Academy | Christina Martin School of Food
OTHER
: Vets Go Wild | Eco School Challenge | Grown up Gappers | Port Alfred Sports Coaching Project
KENYA: Colobus Trust Monkeys | SRI LANKA: Elephant & Leopard Research | MALAWI: Born Wild Programme
INDIA: Cotiago Wildlife Sanctuary | Turtle Preservation Program | Animal Rescue & Care Project

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