Description

Help out zookeepers and learn about the likes and dislikes of sun bears, camels, elephants, tigers and more. Your tasks might include feeding, cleaning out and catching the animals and working as a guide.

Highlights

Volunteer Role

Work as a zookeeper looking after animals. The zoo plays an important role in breeding wild animals, especially endangered species.

Animals you could be working with include orangutans, rhinos, elephants, camels, giraffes, monkeys, lions, tigers, reptiles and sun bears.

Together with the Zookeeper you will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the animals. You will clean and maintain their areas, learn about each individual animal, find out what they like to eat and be responsible for keeping them well fed. You will also learn about their behaviour and if you feel confident enough you can work as a Zoo guide to school children and tourists. The vet may also require you to help to catch animals should some treatment be needed.

You may also be helping to build new exhibits, improve signage around the zoo and generally helping with zoo maintenance.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

from USD 2,349.00

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

What's Included in the Program

* All transfers
* Personal meet and greet
* Welcome orientation
* Welcome dinner
* Accommodation throughout the program
* A fixed food allowance

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants' health

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005