As Malawi's leading conservation organization, our work spans wildlife rescue and welfare, education, advocacy, justice, and research. The Lilongwe Wildlife Centre is regarded as one of the top sanctuaries in Africa, holding accreditations from the world's most respected animal welfare bodies, including GFAS, PASA, and Born Free. In October 2023, Lilongwe Wildlife Centre won the GFAS 2023 Outstanding International Sanctuary Award. 

The veterinary component runs in the mornings (8:00 am – 12:30 pm), from Tuesday to Friday. Students work under the supervision of one of the Trust's two experienced wildlife vets on various activities, including diagnostics, preventative health checks under sedation, parasite management, and other treatment plans.

In the afternoons (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm), externs learn how to care for wildlife. This skill is vital for wildlife veterinarians to ensure they can identify baseline health parameters for a range of species, detect behavioral changes, and quickly identify sick and injured animals. There is also time to work on personal projects as stipulated by their universities.

Externs also enjoy two days off a week to explore Malawi.

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