Exotic Primate Sanctuary Helper in South Africa
Program Overview
Volunteer at an Exotic Primate Sanctuary and contribute to the welfare of rescued primates, some critically endangered. This project allows you to gain hands-on experience, support research and education, and enjoy a rewarding personal experience through direct interaction with amazing, entertaining characters and their dedicated carers. Your role involves assisting with the care, feeding, health treatment, and enclosure maintenance for various primate species rescued from unsuitable situations to help ensure a better quality of life for the rest of their natural lives.
The Exotic Primate Sanctuary is home to 11 species of rescued primates, with around 195 primates including bush babies (galagos), capuchins (tufted, weeper, golden tufted), tamarins (cotton-top, golden hand), marmosets, squirrel monkeys, and a mongoose lemur. The sanctuary also has squirrels and sugar gliders. It has 92 enclosures and cages housing all these animals: 44 large enclosures, 8 hospital cages, and 40 temporary cages for the new rescues.
This project is available throughout the year, with start dates from Monday to Friday and a minimum duration of 2 weeks. Longer stays are subject to visa requirements.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Multiple Year
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
Updated Oct 16, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- South Africa
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
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
- Some high school, no diploma
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Other
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Multiple Year
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
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