Animal Care

Countries: Zambia
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 4 Weeks

Join us as a Lion Conservation Volunteer in Livingstone Zambia, a stones throw from the Mighty Zambezi and Victoria Falls, and enjoy a once in a life time experience on the worlds most popular conservation project! As a volunteer on this project, you will get involved in the vital research of the lions’ behaviour, and enjoy hands on volunteer work with lions, on the world’s only significant program for their release into the wild. In 1975 over 200,000 lions used to roam the African continent. Estimates from 2002 put the number of lions between 23,000 and 39,000, representing an 80 to 90% decline in less than 30 years.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Feel the heartbeat and rhythm of Africa at Amakhala Game Reserve, which has quickly become one of the finest tourist destinations in the Eastern Cape wilderness. It is a malaria free reserve which boasts the accolade of accommodating the Big Five in South Africa. In addition to the king of the jungle, timid leopards, clumsy rhinos, graceful elephants and mystic buffalo make up the big five. In addition, a diverse abundance exploding in a variety of antelope and other species such as giraffe, warthog and cheetah roam the plains which form Amakhala Game Reserve which will provide you with African memories which will last forever. Amakhala’s ethos is one of community support where volunteers get involved in the local Isipho orphanage and contribute by playing games, educating the children and support with the vegetable garden. Volunteers can also contribution through community clean ups and visits to the Amakhala Craft Center.

Countries: Canada, United States of America
Duration: from 4 Weeks to 16 Weeks

Endless forests, countless waterfalls and the ultimate experience of freedom in the vast landscapes of North America's wilderness. Rehabilitate wildlife, take care of huskies and go on an adventure and dog sled! North America is a great wildlife volunteer abroad and adventure travel destination! Experience the vastness of Canada or the USA where the next gas station is always hundreds of miles away and bears are a common sight. North America has some of the best wildlife rescue & rehabilitation volunteer opportunities to help with a great cause while in your spare time you can explore this amazing continent.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 3 Months

Hands-on volunteering with South Africa's gentle giants - get to know the elephants as you feed them and monitor their behaviour. Explore the beautiful blue lagoons of the coastline and all that this magnificent country has to offer.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 3 Weeks

If you’ve always had a passion for the fastest cat in the world, and you want to get close to them then the Hoedspruit cheetah project is the one for you! Get involved in various aspects of animal rehabilitation at both the Endangered Species Sanctuary and the Big Five Game Reserve. The Hoedspruit cheetah project at the Endangered Species Centre deals with sick, orphaned and breeding cheetah as well as the very endangered king cheetah. Volunteers will have the chance to get involved with the animals rehabilitation, which also entails feeding the animals at least twice a week.

The Bridge the Gap Foundation, working together with Travellers Worldwide voluntary placements, supports many communities at grassroots level by providing funding where it is needed, in underprivileged communities to disadvantaged children and abused and threatened animals.

Countries: India
Duration: from 2 Weeks

Volunteers on this Projects Abroad placement will work in veterinary clinics in and around the city of Madurai. You will work alongside a local vet, assisting with the treatment and care of domestic animals and livestock.

Countries: United States of America
Duration: from 4 Weeks to 6 Weeks

Care for abused, neglected and orphaned exotic animals such as leopards, tigers, bears, cougars and wolves in the Florida sunshine! You’ll play an important part in ensuring that these creatures have a safe haven.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 4 Weeks

£75 discount for volunteers who combine more than one PoD project! Work hands on with cheetahs and be part of a pionnering reintroduction project. Enjoy a trip to the Kruger National Park during your placement

Countries: Bolivia, Peru
Duration: from 3 Months to 3 Months

Take yourself into the heart of South America, from Amazon to Andes. learn Spanish in the colonial city of Sucre, Bolivia. Take your skills to the Ambue Ari animal sanctuary and work in the jungle, caring for and creating homes for some of the most endangered species on the planet. Finally, explore some of the beauty South America has to offer - trekking and climbing, rafting and biking, Bolivia and Peru, finishing on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Countries: Zambia, Zimbabwe
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 8 Weeks

Countries: Australia
Duration: from 6 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Countries: Malaysia
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 5 Months

Oranutang Protection In Borneo Plus trek to the "End of the World" Saved from deforestation, kept in cages as pets, tied to trees to die - now with a land of their own. Find out more.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 3 Months

Work at South Africa's first primate rehabilitation centre giving abused monkeys and baboons a second chance at life in the wild. Volunteer hands-on, from feeding baby monkeys to observing and helping with operations!

Countries: Canada
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Love dogs? Always wanted to dog sled and experience the Canadian bush life? Take this unique opportunity to volunteer at one of our husky ranches. From the Canadian Arctic to the Rocky Mountains and Canada's Great Lakes this opportunity let's you work directly with huskies. Care, train and feed the huskies and join regularly on dog sled trips!