Wildlife Sanctuary in Florida - United States

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Help care for exotic animals such as leopards, tigers, bears, cougars and wolves, which have been abused, neglected or orphaned. You’ll stay in the sanctuary grounds, near stunning beaches and Everglades National Park.

The centre needs volunteers to carry out duties wherever needed. If you have a certain skill such as mechanics, landscaping, carpentry or maintenance you will have the opportunity to work using these skills during your time at the sanctuary.

Occasionally you may have the chance to assist with tour groups to help educate the public about why wild animals are not good pets, animal endangerment and extinction.

Volunteer Role

The Wildlife Sanctuary is dependent on volunteers to support the centre and help care for the orphaned, injured and rescued animals. Resident animals range from big cats, such as cougars, leopards and tigers to wolves, primates, bears and native American animals. During your time at the sanctuary, some of the activities you may be involved may include:

• Animal care
• Cleaning cages
• Food preparation and feeding
• Cage construction
• Fundraising
• Data entry
• Grounds maintenance
• Sorting fresh produce, rotating food supplies and enrichment.

Location

Near Zolfo Springs, Florida (approx. 1.5 hrs from Orlando)

Florida, nicknamed“ The Sunshine State”, is renowned for its beaches, theme parks and the amazing Everglades National Park.

The wildlife sanctuary is located approximately 1.5 hours from the bustling cities of Tampa and Orlando (home of Walt Disney World). Additionally the sanctuary is located as close to the Everglades National Park and the stunning Sarasota and Bradenton Beaches. With plenty of sights to see during your time off you may want to consider extra travel before or after your project to truly see the sights that this gorgeous Southern state has

Accommodation and Meals

You will be staying in shared living quarters either in small cabins or static caravans on the sanctuary grounds. The accommodation is basic but comfortable with private bathrooms with hot showers, electricity, air conditioning, TV, DVD and VCR.

Female volunteers generally stay in the cabins while male volunteers are accommodated in the static caravans.

Meals are home-cooked and most of the cooking and cleanup duties are rotated among participants.