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Australia Wildlife Hospital
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Embark on a two-week journey to the renowned Gold Coast of Australia! This program by Loop Abroad offers an immersive experience where you shadow and learn from skilled veterinary professionals engaged in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of beautiful Australian wildlife at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Get an in-depth perspective on animal husbandry by shadowing keepers and participatin...
Embark on a two-week journey to the renowned Gold Coast of Australia! This program by Loop Abroad offers an immersive experience where you shadow and learn from skilled veterinary professionals engaged in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of beautiful Australian wildlife at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Get an in-depth perspective on animal husbandry by shadowing keepers and participating in keeper talks and ethograms. Work with echidnas, koalas, black flying foxes, Eastern water dragons, lorikeets, and kookaburras! During the weekend, have the opportunity to go on exciting adventures such as taking a full-day boat and island tour. Plus, enjoy snorkeling and get the chance to spot the incredible "big three": dolphins, dugongs, and sea turtles.
Program Highlights
Attend clinical hours as veterinarians perform rounds, treatments, and surgeries.
Participate in veterinary labs and necropsies.
Learn about animal rehabilitation for oiled birds washing, turtle shell repair, and treating koalas injured in bushfires through labs.
Attend an endoscopy workshop for avian species and practice feather imping (feather mending).
Practice darting and learn about breeding and tracking endangered species.
Quick Details
- Australia
- Summer
- Animal Science
- All Nationalities
Awards
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Would definitely do it again.
July 12, 2025by: Emily GrimesProgram: Australia Wildlife Hospital
Working with kangaroos, koalas, and the rest - so fun. All the tutorial labs, exploring, lectures, and everything made this trip memorable. This experience is unlike any other abroad program. You get to see new parts of the world while doing and learning about something you love most. I would definitely do it again.
Can't wait to pay it forward.
July 12, 2025by: Billy BakerProgram: Australia Wildlife Hospital
Traveling to the opposite side of the world with 12 strangers was not something I ever saw myself doing. It took lots of courage but I was met with such welcoming arms and felt so at home from day 1. I now have new friends and connections in the vet community. I cannot wait to pay it forward and do more with Loop Abroad.
These doctors are special.
June 28, 2025by: Kelly AdamsProgram: Australia Wildlife Hospital
This program taught me so much about wildlife medicine and vet med in general. The connections I've made with the doctors is special. I truly appreciate this experience and everything it taught me! Thank you, Loop Abroad!
Program Details
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Locations
- Australia
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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