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Elephant Care and Research in South Africa
by: Pod Volunteer
A fantastic opportunity to work hands on with elephants as well as helping an active research team. The project introduces you to the magnificent African elephant; you will be caring for these animals as well as researching them creating the elephant experience of a lifetime! Volunteers staying 1 week focus on caring for and learning about the elephants, while those staying 3 weeks+ receive add...
A fantastic opportunity to work hands on with elephants as well as helping an active research team. The project introduces you to the magnificent African elephant; you will be caring for these animals as well as researching them creating the elephant experience of a lifetime! Volunteers staying 1 week focus on caring for and learning about the elephants, while those staying 3 weeks+ receive additional training and familiarisation on the techniques needed to observe and study the elephants, allowing them to get more involved in their research and welfare. All volunteers receive elephant information and talks and are involved in a range of tasks, including: *Helping look after the elephants - preparing their food, changing their sawdust bedding, and mucking out their living areas *Fi...
Program Highlights
Join an active team working with African elephants
Work hands on with the elephants providing care and enrichment
Collect data to guide best practice management of captive elephants worldwide
Live on the stunning Garden Route; ideally located to explore South Africa
Meet volunteers from around the world
Quick Details
- Rural Areas, South Africa
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Business
- Conservation
- Wildlife
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
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Program Reviews
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Hands on experience
by: Helen - United KingdomProgram: Elephant Care and Research in South AfricaFinding a volunteer project that suits your needs is hard! But Pod made it so easy; the Elephant Care and Research project suited me down to a tee. Pod staff made it easy to organise and were always quick to reply to any queries I had. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Elephant Park and would recommend this project to anyone with a real interest in observing these gentle giants, rather than having a hands on experience. Why do you think others should volunteer abroad? It’s an amazing experie...
Just do it!
by: Devi - United KingdomProgram: Elephant Care and Research in South AfricaIf you are in two minds as to whether you should pick this project or not, I'd say "Just Go for it!" Working with The Ellies was just amazing! Literally a life changing experience which I would highly highly recommend for everyone. You will not be disappointed. I loved it.
Absolutely amazing
by: Kayleigh - United StatesProgram: Elephant Care and Research in South AfricaThe 4 weeks I spent at the project were absolutely amazing from start to finish. From meeting the elephants on the first night to watching them out in the field every other day, I genuinely wouldn't have changed a thing and the people around me only made the experience even more memorable. What did you find most rewarding? Just being so close to the elephants on such a regular basis, and feeling like I really got to know their individual personalities. I also learnt so much from talking to the ...
Program Details
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Locations
- Rural Areas, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Business
- Conservation
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- Required Equipment
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Written Application
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