Primates

Based on a beautiful game reserve near Nelspruit this sanctuary offers a safe home to abandoned, orphaned and injured wildlife in South Africa with the aim of rehabilitating them when even possible back to the wild. Volunteers have the unique opportunity to help in the care and rehabilitation of some of Africa’s most endangered animals including orphaned infant rhinos. The rate of rhino poaching is rapidly escalating, resulting in their being many orphaned calves in need of the specialist care that this sanctuary offers. Volunteers help to hand rear and rehabilitate rhinos as well as the other wildlife that has found a safe home here.

Are you looking for a new and exciting experience that will be out of the ordinary? Do you want a change from your predictable day to day life? Do you want a challenge and a chance to make a real difference to wildlife in Africa? Do you want to learn how to read nature and its wildlife and take part in adventures that will never be forgotten? If the answer is YES Noah's Ark is the project for you - an energetic programme that offers a real practical experience - including aspects of conservation, animal care, research and environmental studies. No experience is necessary – just to be an animal lover, want adventures and be able to expect the unexpected.

Volunteer with Wildlife and Big Cats on this internationally renowned wildlife conservation project in the breath-taking Khomas region of Namibia. This Naankuse sanctuary never refuses an animal in need and offers a safe home to many of Namibia's injured and orphaned wildlife and where possible rehabilitates them back to the wild. In an Africa where humans and wildlife sometimes struggle to co-exist peacefully, the Sanctuary provides a haven and a second chance for animals in need. Volunteers work up close with a wide range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, wild dogs and cheetahs to name just a few.

Volunteers help to care for the many animals that have found a safe home at the wildlife sanctuary in Lilongwe, Malawi that was founded in 2008 to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife in need. The sanctuary spans 180 hectares and houses hundreds of rescued animals including big cats, crocodiles, bush pigs, antelope, hyenas just to name a few. Volunteers can also help with the education and community outreach programme and get involved in the new Vwaza Reserve research projects including animal behaviour, captive care and biodiversity. For those who are currently in a Veterinary related profession or studying to do so we offer a dedicated Vet Programme.

Do you have a passion for wildlife and enjoy a challenge? Are you between 18 and 45 years of age? If you are a qualified veterinary health professional or currently a student within the profession and would like to experience a different kind of practice within the field of veterinary medicine, then you are the specialised volunteer that this project is looking for and this is the programme for you. Volunteers to this exciting project will help to care for an array of Africa's stunning wildlife that has found a safe home at the world renowned Noah's Ark Wildlife Sanctuary in Namibia. This is a fantastic opportunity to help these wonderful animals and offer them a second chance in life, as well as gaining experience in a totally new environment. Why not take the first step on a wonderful African adventure by booking a place now.

Volunteer work hands on with orangutans, and other wildlife that has found a safe home at this Indonesian Wildlife Rescue Centre in Java. The Centre offers sanctuary and rehabilitation, where possible, to the critically endangered species that have been confiscated from illegal ownership, the pet trade or have lost their homes due to deforestation. This is a unique opportunity to help these wonderful animals hands-on as well as enjoying a real cultural experience while helping to teach English to the local village children. For anyone who loves animals, doesn't mind getting their hands dirty cleaning cages and are happy to share their enthusiasm and knowledge with local villagers, this is the volunteer project for you.

Live in close contact with over one hundred chimpanzees and other animals in need of care and attention, including bush babies, monkeys and squirrels. Witness the incredible animal relationships in the close-knit chimpanzee family structure, and be part of the day-to-day care of the orphanage's inhabitants.

A wonderful opportunity to volunteer with wildlife and big cats on this internationally renowned wildlife conservation project in the breath-taking Khomas region of Namibia. This unique programme combines the chance to teach some of the children of Namibia who are most in need of education with the opportunity to work - hands on - with the animals who come to the Naankuse Sanctuary in need of rescue, care and rehabilitation. Volunteers of all nationalities work together and although no experience is necessary, they all share a desire to improve the lives of the children and the wildlife in this beautiful African country.

Volunteers provide vital care for the many primates, including vervet monkeys and baboons, that find a safe home at this incredible rehabilitation centre. Based just an hour away from the Kruger National Park, this is the world's largest primate rehabilitation centre and has been helping hundreds of monkeys be rehabilitated back into their natural habitat and have a new chance at life in the wild.