Love animals? Volunteer with wonderful wildlife abroad! Help out as a volunteer in a wildlife park, game reserve or National Park. If you want a more hands-on approach with animals you can volunteer at an animal sanctuary or rescue centre. Look after the wellbeing of orphaned, abandoned or injured animals abroad!
You can volunteer with wildlife all around the world. Meet mischievous monkeys or big cats in Africa. Get up close to elephants in Thailand. See orangutans in Indonesia or have a great white shark encounter in South Africa. Getting involved with a wildlife conservation project is an amazing way to get your foot in the door of a future conservation career. It's also the ideal adventure for any animal lovers!
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Wildlife adventures in Africa
Africa is a top destination for animal experiences! Whether you want to volunteer with monkeys, see the penguins or take a safari on one of our South Africa group tours - Africa has wildlife experiences in abundance.
Wildlife experiences in Central & South America
Make tracks for the Amazon jungle and experience the rainforest wildlife. Enjoy the shores of Costa Rica as you help save sea turtles Or head to the gorgeous Galapagos Islands and spot incredible animals in this ultimate wildlife haven!
Animal encounters in Asia
Asia is another ideal destination for wildlife lovers. Have an unforgettable elephant experience in Thailand or help save extraordinary sea turtles in Bali or Sri Lanka! All this, and you get to explore Asia at the same time!
Meet wildlife in Australia
Australia is home to some of the planet's most weird and wonderful wildlife. Get involved with wildlife projects in Australia and hang out with kangaroos, koalas, and more!
Be wowed by wonderful wildlife at projects all around the world!
Found 7 trips
Found 7 trips
South Africa Big 5 Conservation
14-42 days
from £949 £902
Spend 14 - 42 days volunteering on one of South Africa's most exciting Big 5 game reserves, in the heart of the African bush. Get hands on experience with the most incredible wildlife and spend your weekends exploring the wonders of the Garden Route.
Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Trek
15 days
from £3,729 £2,797
From mountain gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, to seeing the Big 5 on Kenya's Maasai Mara, this trip is packed with some of the best wildlife experiences on the planet. With participation camping in the African bush, and rugged overland vehicle transport, this is the one for travellers with a thirst for adventure.
Sri Lanka Turtle & Environmental Conservation
2-3 weeks
from £899 £854
Help protect the ocean, one sea turtle at a time! Volunteer in Sri Lanka's southern coastal paradise. Get involved in an exciting variety of high-impact conservation activities. Artificial reefs, beach cleans, sea turtle care, and more.
