Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Clinic
Program Overview
Join a passionate team of wildlife experts and volunteers, dedicated to giving sick, injured, and orphaned animals a second chance at life. This hands-on volunteer opportunity lets you assist with the daily care, feeding, and rehabilitation of a wide variety of wildlife until they are strong and healthy enough to return to the wild. It’s a deeply rewarding experience knowing your efforts contribut...
Join a passionate team of wildlife experts and volunteers, dedicated to giving sick, injured, and orphaned animals a second chance at life. This hands-on volunteer opportunity lets you assist with the daily care, feeding, and rehabilitation of a wide variety of wildlife until they are strong and healthy enough to return to the wild. It’s a deeply rewarding experience knowing your efforts contribute to their freedom and safety.
Ideal for students or professionals in animal physiotherapy or veterinary medicine, this project also offers the chance to support the clinic manager and staff in the onsite wildlife clinic.
● Help care for over 3,000 animals annually, including monkeys, reptiles, raptors, genets, mongoose, and antelope
● Work alongside a small, experienced team of local and intern...
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Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Winter
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
- American
- Andorran
- Angolan
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
Updated Oct 16, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Andorran
- Angolan
- Antarctica
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
- Other
Age Requirement
14+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
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South Africa experiences four distinct seasons:
- Spring: September, October, and November
- Summer: December, January, and February
- Autumn: March, April, and May
- Winter: June, July, and August
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