Loop Abroad
Why choose Loop Abroad?
Started in 2009 with nine students and one elephant in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Loop Abroad now welcomes hundreds of students over dozens of programs with an uncompromising focus on supporting animals in need and partnering only with ethical, local organizations with strong reputations in the animal conservation community-at-large. We are a student travel organization that began with a singular fo...
Started in 2009 with nine students and one elephant in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Loop Abroad now welcomes hundreds of students over dozens of programs with an uncompromising focus on supporting animals in need and partnering only with ethical, local organizations with strong reputations in the animal conservation community-at-large. We are a student travel organization that began with a singular focus – provide hands-on learning experiences for students pursuing a career working with animals. We have done this by partnering with world-renowned conservationists in their efforts to protect endangered animals. While our programs and geography have expanded, we remain committed to global animal welfare. We aim to make a positive impact on animal welfare and wildlife conservation around the w...
Loop Abroad Reviews
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Overall Rating
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Sad to be leaving
October 09, 2025by: Nannie ReeseProgram: South Africa Zoo Medicine
It was a wonderful experience! I learned so much in just two short weeks. Everyone was so kind and experienced. This is without a doubt a once in a lifetime experience and I'm sad to be leaving so soon.
One of the best Loop programs
October 09, 2025by: Teddy TorresProgram: South Africa Zoo Medicine
The staff is extremely friendly and they have all kinds of fun activities planned. We get to learn so much about the culture in South Africa and in veterinary medicine. One of the best Loop programs ever!
Learned more than I thought possible
October 09, 2025by: Lisa HodgesProgram: South Africa Zoo Medicine
This experience was the best I've ever experienced in my life. I was not only able to learn more about my future career than I thought possible, but also learn the different culture which was amazing to me.
Loop Abroad Programs
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Our College Veterinary Service program is open to all applicants ages 18-23. If you are planning to go to vet school, this is the program for you...
Join us for two weeks at Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary in South Africa! A sanctuary to many previously injured and trapped animals, Lory Par...
Veterinary Service: Australia is available as both a high school program (ages 14-18) and a college and young adult program (ages 18-25). This am...
The Veterinary Service: South Africa program places students in small groups led by an expert to learn about veterinary medicine. The course, "Th...
Spend a full week on-site and behind-the-scenes at a working zoo to learn all about healthy animal care and upkeep in a zoo setting. Open to part...
The High School Veterinary Service Program runs for two weeks in Northern Thailand and is open to students between 14 and 18 years old. Your smal...
Interviews
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Megan Babcock
Participated in 2018
Megan is from Pennsylvania and she just graduated from the University of Tampa, where she majored in psychology and minored in exercise science. She h...
Megan Babcock
Participated in 2018
I just graduated from college and I never had the chance to go abroad during undergrad, so I wanted to volunteer abroad after I graduated, and I knew I wanted to volunteer with animals.
Victoria Woodard
Participated in 2018
Victoria is from a small town in Upstate NY, although she had recently moved to NC before her program. She got her Associates in Math and Science in N...
Victoria Woodard
Participated in 2018
I grew up wanting to help animals abroad as volunteer work, not a career. However, after I decided I wanted to become a veterinarian a couple years ago, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to travel abroad, gain animal experience, and help animals in need.
Jane Stine
Interviewed in 2018
Jane is the Managing Director of Loop Abroad and has been with Loop Abroad since 2009. She currently lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where the Thailand...
Jane Stine
Interviewed in 2018
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