Big Cat Sanctuary on a Wildlife Reserve in South Africa
Program Overview
Volunteer at an ethical Big Cat sanctuary based on a beautiful wildlife reserve in the province of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Your role largely involves assisting with the ongoing care of big cats saved from dire captive situations, wherein many come from zoos across Ukraine. These big cats (11 lions and a tiger) can never be released due to their backgrounds in captivity.
As a volunteer, ...
Volunteer at an ethical Big Cat sanctuary based on a beautiful wildlife reserve in the province of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Your role largely involves assisting with the ongoing care of big cats saved from dire captive situations, wherein many come from zoos across Ukraine. These big cats (11 lions and a tiger) can never be released due to their backgrounds in captivity.
As a volunteer, you provide assistance in various aspects of the sanctuary:
Food and vitamin preparations
Feeding routines
Fundraising
Animal monitoring and record keeping
Animal enclosure maintenance, maybe even construction of new ones
Enclosure fence checks, normally done twice a day (first and last task)
Creating enrichment items – the most fun part of the project
Educational tours
Perimeter fence checking
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
Updated Oct 16, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Other
- Online Application
- Written Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
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