Gap Year Animal Programs
From furry to feathery to finned, spending time with adorable animals is always a blast—especially when you take your curiosity abroad! If you're considering a gap year and are passionate about animal welfare, wildlife habitats, conservation, and endangered species, there are plenty of opportunities for you. With diverse programs available, your time abroad will be both rewarding and impactful. Alpaca your bags; animal gap year programs are waiting for you!
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
Top Animal Welfare Volunteer Programs & Internships Abroad
GoEco offers more than 60 wildlife and animal conservation volunt...
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African Conservation Experience
The Ultimate Personalized Gap Year Experience
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
Wildlife Conservation with IVHQ in Victoria Falls
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Conservation Explorer
Visit three different continents in a single program, traversing ...
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IGS Wildlife Rehabilitation Internships
Get the chance to work with injured animals from the Amazon rainf...
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Mexico, Costa Rica & Guatemala Gap Semester
Pacific Discovery's Central America Gap Semester is an unforgetta...
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Customized GAP Year Programs in Costa Rica
Discover a new environment and a new ‘you’ in this 24-week gap ye...
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Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteering in South Africa
Traveling to Africa as an animal care volunteer is the ultimate h...
Kaya Responsible Travel
Environmental & Community Gap Year Adventure, South Africa
Unsure about your academic or professional future? Take a breathe...
VACorps
Gap Year Internship Program in Cape Town with VACorps
The VACorps Gap Year Program is a transformative experience that ...
Raleigh International
Volunteer in South Africa - Expeditions With Purpose
A Raleigh South Africa Expedition is your chance for Adventure. I...
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Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide
Interested in taking a gap year? Do it with an organization well ...
EF Gap Year
EF Gap Semester in Latin America (The Changemaker)
Get hands-on experience with conservation and sustainability and ...
Gapforce
Thailand Marine Conservation
Lying in the crystal-clear tropical waters of the Gulf of Thailan...
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Gap at Glen Brook - Fall Semester
Gap at Glen Brook is a place-based semester program for 18-21 yea...
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Understand the benefits
During your gap year, you won’t return home empty-handed. You’ll gain a wealth of insights for your mind, heart, and soul. So, what can you expect to gain from a gap year focused on working with animals?
- Sense of fulfillment. Helping animals in need brings a deep sense of accomplishment, whether it’s caring for rescued wildlife, supporting rehabilitation efforts, or nurturing endangered species in sanctuaries.
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