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Work with Wildlife in Cameroon: Limbe Wildlife Centre

by: Limbe Wildlife Centre

9.33 (3)

Join us for an unforgettable adventure at the Limbe Wildlife Centre (LWC) in Cameroon, where conservation meets experience in animal care! As a volunteer animal keeper assistant, you'll immerse yourself in the daily lives of 15 primate species, including chimpanzees, gorillas, and drills, while also caring for a variety of other amazing wildlife, such as African grey parrots and dwarf crocodiles....

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Program Highlights

Care for over 15 primate species!

Work in conservation and rehabilitation centre. Our aim is to one day release the animals in our care!

Volunteer at the LWC; we have rescued more than 4,500 animals of various species since our start in 1993!

Explore the local town with fellow volunteers!

Meet like-minded volunteers from all over the world!

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Cameroon
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$100-300
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.33

Total Reviews

3

A great experience!

December 23, 2024by: Kavita Shah - United KingdomProgram: Work with Wildlife in Cameroon: Limbe Wildlife Centre
9

I volunteered here for a month and had such a great time I will definitely be going back for longer. I've learnt so much and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. As a vet nurse I was given many opportunities to practice and develop my skills, all whilst learning new things. I can't wait to be back!

Life-changing experience

December 21, 2024by: Lise-Marie De Ryck - BelgiumProgram: Work with Wildlife in Cameroon: Limbe Wildlife Centre
9

I arrived alone in the LWC and left 3 months later with a backpack full of friendships and a heart full of wonderfully beautiful memories. A lot of things I got to do, I had never done before and were really "once in a lifetime" experiences for me. Working with the animals, cleaning and feeding them, the excursions we took, being absorbed in a culture that was totally unknown to me and the connections we made with the locals and other volunteers. Besides these wonderful experiences, I also developed a life-changing mindset: perseverance, enjoying small things, doing everything you can do ... and just being yourself (authenticity) is what is most appreciated. I look full of admiration at the organization and especially at the people who ensure that what they do now is possible and continue to take on daily tasks with passion. In fact, it was so breathtaking for me that I returned last summer for several weeks.♡

The family!2 very good friends.3 day-excursion together with an other volunteer.

An unforgettable experience

December 17, 2024by: rowena facee schaeffer - NetherlandsProgram: Work with Wildlife in Cameroon: Limbe Wildlife Centre
10

An unforgettable experience. I even went back a few times and now support them from home. The rescued primates are very well cared for, and you can put all your skills to use because they can really use all the help they can get. The staff is incredibly friendly and grateful. The work can be tough at times, but it is so rewarding. In the evenings, you have plenty of time and space to explore the city, either with other volunteers or staff. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Working with the skilled and friendly staff of Limbe Wildlife Centre

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cameroon

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Education

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Cost per week

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Laundry

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Resume
  • Other

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