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Rhino Conservation and Management
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This one-week Rhino Conservation and Management program is based at the famous Care for Wild rhino sanctuary in South Africa. Care for Wild is the world’s largest orphaned rhino sanctuary: a rescue, rehab, and release project for rhinos orphaned by poaching. In this program, students spend one week learning from our Loop Abroad teaching veterinarian and from the Care for Wild staff about the resc...
This one-week Rhino Conservation and Management program is based at the famous Care for Wild rhino sanctuary in South Africa. Care for Wild is the world’s largest orphaned rhino sanctuary: a rescue, rehab, and release project for rhinos orphaned by poaching. In this program, students spend one week learning from our Loop Abroad teaching veterinarian and from the Care for Wild staff about the rescue, care for, and protection of rhinos. It includes educational lectures, daily feeding and upkeep of young rhinos, learning about wildlife monitoring and anti-poaching in the field, game drives, and the chance to observe essential procedures or new intakes that may happen while students are on-site. If you love rhinos or are interested in learning how a successful wildlife conservation project r...
Program Highlights
Monitor released rhinos and the development of new calves born in the protective area.
Collect data on other African mammal species in the wild.
Enjoy a day visit to Jane Goodall’s Chimp Eden.
Learn about rhino emergency transport, medical issues, and more!
Feed young and juvenile rhinos, including bottle feeding.
Quick Details
- South Africa
- Summer
- Conservation & Preservation
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- All Nationalities
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One of the best experiences of my life
July 01, 2024by: Alia NguyenProgram: Rhino Conservation and ManagementI had so much fun! One of the best experiences of my life. I learned so much about rhinos and poaching. Care for Wild is just amazing. Our vet leader was the coolest guy. My favorite was feeding the rhinos, learning their stories, watching a rescue, and driving around the bush!
Everyone was so great
July 01, 2024by: Johanna HartmanProgram: Rhino Conservation and ManagementI loved going on the drives to hang food or feed animals on the reserve, especially feeding the rhinos. Our guides were so great and a lot of fun and our vets were amazing as they were both fun and informative and I got to build a good relationship with them.
A very enriching experience.
July 04, 2023by: Emma WatsonProgram: Rhino Conservation and ManagementThe experience was very enriching in teaching us the ins and outs of the sanctuary. The lecture really captured our attention. The rhinos and staff were so full of personality which made every task a new moment to cherish no matter how many times we've done it before. If you wish to contribute to conservation whether it’s to volunteer for a little bit, donate or dedicate your career to it, then this is a program worth the experience.
Program Details
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Locations
- South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Conservation & Preservation
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
Availability
Years Offered: 2025
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Certificate of Completion
- Alumni / Networking Membership
- In-Country Orientation
- Pre-Departure Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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