Primate Rescue and Rehabilitation
Highlights
- Work at Zimbabwe's only specialist primate sanctuary, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of primates and other small (and larger!) wildlife.
- Work with a range of species from zebra to warthogs, birds to bush babies, and assist with feeding, husbandry and enrichment.
- You will help raise baby monkeys and baboons, from bottle-feeding to bush walks. Volunteers also get hands-on experience with wildlife orphans and assist with the rescue of abused animals.
- Experience the joys and challenges of day to day life in a busy wildlife sanctuary. Work alongside local staff and learn about their culture and ways of life.
- In your free time, enjoy the stunning National Parks, museums, markets and wildlife of Zimbabwe. Take a day trip into the Matopos National Park for your chance to see white rhinos in the wild.
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About the program
Volunteer with monkeys and baboons at Zimbabwe's only Primate Rescue Centre. Participate in animal rescue, orphan care and wildlife releases. Rewarding and meaningful.
This conservation project is Zimbabwe’s only dedicated primate conservation facility, purpose-built to support the ongoing care, rehabilitation and eventual release of primates. The sanctuary has an open-door policy to all wildlife species in need of care and has taken in rare and endangered ...
Typical day
Every day is so different as you never know what animals might be brought in and what unexpected things might happen, but a typical day could include:
Free-time activities
During your free time it is possible to take a day or overnight excursion to the beautiful Matobo National Park, where you have the opportunity to see rhinos in their natural environment. A weekend trip to Victoria Falls (around 4-5 hours by bus) is also a must-do excursion. The vibrant city of ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
The project runs throughout the year with flexible arrival and departure dates.
Please check for availability and Christmas / New Year opening dates.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Conservation Travel Africa
Agency - founded in 2012
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Jane
About the project
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