Volunteering with animals vacations
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Elephant conservation in Thailand
Understand the Thai domestic elephant
From £450 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined at any time, subject to availability. Minimum stay is 1 week (no maximum duration)
South Africa wildlife reserves conservation expedition
The Big 5 Game Reserve Expedition
From US $1,330 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec
30% discount on our Endangered Species Monitoring Program in Zululand, South Africa, for starting dates: 11 Sept, 25 Sept, 09 Oct & 23 Oct 2017. Please reference: "Spring Special" in your enquiry.
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
From £895 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures available throughout the year, minimum stay 1 week
Save £100 volunteering with bears in Romania in June, July and August 2017 (subject to availability)
Thailand wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Volunteering break at a wildlife sanctuary in Thailand
From £974 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Help re-habilitate orphaned monkeys in beautiful rural South Africa
From £847 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Volunteer with turtles in Costa Rica
Protect nesting turtles on Costa Rica's beautiful beaches
From £879 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures July - December (nesting season)
Wildlife conservation vacation in South Africa
Assist with conservation research in a Big 5 area
From £995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
Last minute availability to volunteer in Kruger National Park, South Africa
Animal project in South Africa
Hands on rehabilitation work in South Africa
From £1,395 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time throughout the year for up to 12 weeks
Volunteering Thailand, wildlife rescue centre
Work with rescued tropical animals such as monkeys and bears
From £599 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Placements last from 1-12 weeks and can start on any date throughout the year
Last minute availability to volunteer with monkeys, bears and other wildlife in Thailand
Volunteering with bears in Cambodia
Care for rescued bears in tropical Cambodia
From £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departures every Sunday throughout the year
Last minute availability to volunteer with reswcued bears in Cambodia
Animal rescue volunteering in India
Animal rescue project in India
From £595 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
2018: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug ...
2018: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug ...
Late availability to volunteer at an animal rescue sanctuary in India
South Africa wildlife volunteering vacation
Conservation & animal care in a South African Big 5 Reserve
From £907 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Carnivore conservation & research in Namibia
Rehabilitate and release cheetah in the wilds of Namibia
From £845 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Volunteer with turtles in Costa Rica, Pacuare Nature Reserve
1206 nesting giant turtles 1000Ha tropical forest Pacuare
From US $280 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Care for rescued animals in Namibia
From £775 to £4,275 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip deaparts every Monday and Thursday throughout the year
Vervet monkey rehabilitation project in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Rehabilitate & release Vervet Monkeys into the wild
From £895 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife volunteering in Malawi, with Zambia safari
Volunteer to help save Malawi's wildlife
From £1,600 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you. Placements start on a Tuesday or Saturday
Malawi volunteering vacation
Volunteer at Malawi’s only wildlife sanctuary
From £1,306 to £4,144 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Some of the most exciting conservation work in Africa!
From US $1,330 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec
30% discount on our Endangered Species Monitoring Program in Zululand, South Africa, for starting dates: 11 Sept, 25 Sept, 09 Oct & 23 Oct 2017. Please reference: "Spring Special" in your enquiry.
Elephant conservation vacation, Thailand
Care for Asian elephants saved from a life of abuse
From £599 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Trips last for 1-6 weeks and start every week on a Sunday
Last minute availability to volunteer with rescued elephants in Thailand
Wildlife rescue volunteering in Costa Rica
Assist caring for rescued animals in Costa Rica
From £1,095 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Last minute availability to volunteer at a rescue centre caring for monkeys, anteaters and sloths
Turtle conservation in Costa Rica
Join a conservation team protecting sea turtle populations
From £845 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec
2018: 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
2018: 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
Last minute availability to volunteer with a research team conserving sea turtles in Costa Rica
Greece volunteering vacation
Volunteer with sea turtles & maintain Island walking trails
From €895 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 23 Sep
2018: 9 Jun
2018: 9 Jun
Book now to get 10% off for the 23rd September trip
Rhino conservation volunteering in Uganda
Help to conserve the only rhinos to be found in Uganda
From £1,495 15 days ex flights
Tailor made
Thailand elephant volunteering project
Experience a different kind of adventure with elephants!
From £649 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 17 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec
Namibia elephant conservation
Help protect and research the desert elephants
From £995 to £3,645 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
2018: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov
2018: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov
Last minute opportunity to volunteer with elephants and the community in Namibia
Elephant conservation volunteering in Laos
Help to conserve elephants on an inspiring volunteer project
From £813 7 days ex flights
Tailor made
Volunteering with animals in Laos
Volunteer in Laos at the first and only wildlife sanctuary
From £709 7 days ex flights
Tailor made
Thailand Elephant conservation volunteering
Help to bring elephants from captivity back to the wild
From £920 7 days ex flights
Tailor made
Wildlife rehabilitation volunteering in Borneo
Volunteering with orangutan, sun bears and more on Borneo
From £1,280 to £1,800 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 5 Aug, 19 Aug
From
US $1,330
excluding flights
This was so much more than a vacation and I'd book again within a heartbeat. (more)Sharon Williams
It is really hard to decide of many of the memorable and exciting experiences
on this vacation which one stands out the most for me. Everyday it seemed that I saw something different in the bush, unexpectedly two male cheetahs appeared one morning, then there was the cheetah with her cub, there were rhinos and rhino babies, one interesting experience for me personally was a close encounter with an Assasin Bug(reduviidae, heteroptera).
(more)Cathy Bisset
The most memorable part was all the time we spent in the bush - at least 10h per day. To see the other side of the safari - i.e. not being in a traditional tourist vehicle. (more)Karin van Volen
From
£450
excluding flights
Just being with the elephants every day was amazing. Fantastic and amazing and we definitely want to come back again. Thank you. (more)Lynn Bryan
Loved each second of it. 10/10. (more)Sarah Marsden
My vacation was the best experience of my life, so much so I wasn't ready to leave and got very upset when the time came to leave. I fell in love my elephant Campion and Boonma and his family welcomed me with open arms. Such good hearted people. The experience with them added to my amazing experience and I would recommend anyone try this experience. I would give this experience 10 out of 10 there was nothing I feel could of been better except for me booking longer! (more)Debbie Field
From
£995
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Working with people who are dedicated, informed and enthusiastic about conservation in a practical and realistic way. And of course, seeing the wildlife as they are meant to be.
Tips?
Be prepared for it to change your views on life.
Local benefits?
Many local people were employed in the reserve and the studies that were being carried out influenced how the reserve was managed and that benefited the locals. As the research carried out was the same as the normal... (more)Louise Sexton
From
£895
excluding flights
This experience was 11 out of 10...the trip of a lifetime. (more)Ferida Reid
This really is the most memorable vacation I've had in many years (more)Rowena Dark
The first day at the bear sanctuary and first sight of the bears in such wonderful
surroundings was very exciting and most memorable. (more)Susan Wood
From
£695
excluding flights
I loved every second of my trip - the people, the country, the bears I worked with... (more)Louise Bednarz
Meeting the bears and being able to really make a difference to their day-to-day lives with enrichment, feeding and cleaning; some of the things we were doing (such as enrichment to keep the bears active and happy) wouldn't get done unless we were there to help out! (more)Heather Reynolds
We were so close to the bears and keepers that you feel part of the project rather than just a short stay helper. I think we were really lucky... to have the baby bear (Lola) arrive when we were there too. (more)Anon
From
£599
excluding flights
I went to the Wildlife Rescue Centre in Thailand, this was a fantastic project helping animals who had been mostly kept as pets. It’s hard to say what was the most memorable part of this vacation as there was so much variety and different experiences, it’s difficult to decide what was the best part of it.
(more)Cathy Bisset
I had so many fantastic experiences, and the centre itself was in an idyllic area, on the grounds of a Buddhist temple. One highlight was spotting wild elephants in a nearby national park, after dark. (more)Olly Carney
From
£599
excluding flights
Being with the elephants and their handlers. Having the big bull elephants walk past you, just inches from your face, leaving you to feel completely small and vulnerable as these pre-historic like mammals move by with grace, softness, power and majesty! (more)Georgina Hickman
What a wonderful educational experience and to feel you are putting something back into the preservation of these magnificent creatures. (more)Sharryn Salkilld
A great experience. I haven't travelled alone before but I soon made friends and the staff were great. (more)Paul Gramlick
From
US $1,330
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Monitoring and tracking the wild dogs was a most memorable experience. We'd get up early in the morning and sit in the back of an open jeep and roar off to the last sighting. It was winter. It was cold. It didn't matter as it was a big adventure and the not knowing would we find them or not? Waiting and watching for the next time. Really great fun.
Tips?
For the winter, take lots of warm clothing layers as you can peel off as the weather warms up. Follow the list... (more)Keith Costelloe
From
£1,395
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Tips?
Local benefits?
Overall rating?
Poor. Not much meaningful work. It was not well organized in keeping volunteers busy. There were lots of occasions when we ran out of jobs and were told to wander around and look for things to do. Myself and my grandchildren were extremely disappointed. We had a family meeting and left early. Still a bad taste in our mouth. After staying there I felt that the fee charged was excessive.
John Brown. (more)John Brown
From
£907
excluding flights
5 I couldn't of had a better time. I truly had the time of my life, I felt at home, happy and really didn't want to go home. It seems crazy now to think its all over but this whole experience couldn't have been much better. Best decision of my life. (more)Kirstin Runcie
A fabulous experience and I would be keen to return. (more)Mark Milligan
The best part was meeting the elephants and having contact with them. They are such amazing animals and I could spend all day long observing them, which I did even on some of my days off (more)Kim Mackie
From
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I can't name that one and only moment I have to say. The whole experience was memorable. Not only the work but also the people I had the pleasure to meet.
Tips?
I was camping the first time in my life and did some research beforehand. However I did of course made a few mistakes. The next time I would definitely bring a bigger tent and 2 very strong head torches. My tent was ok for 2 weeks but for a longer period it would be to small. A very strong head torch is a... (more)Patricia
From
£1,600
excluding flights
This was a wonderful vacation for my granddaughter and myself. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of animals and local people, we
highly recommend volunteering at this wildlife sanctuary and their associate project, Kuti. Well organized and staff in charge who care about their project. (more)Carolyn Anderson
My time at there was fantastic - I would recommend the Center in a heartbeat to anyone wishing to have a conservation-oriented vacation. Work is not too difficult on the whole, and you will have enough spare time to develop solid relationships with other volunteers and otherwise enjoy your time. (more)Ben van Haeringen
Working with the young orphaned animals, helping to provide their day-to-day care, was a truly unforgettable experience. Seeing wild Lions, Leopards, Elephants (and many more) up close on safari was fantastic, surpassing all my expectations. (more)Philip Toole
From
£290
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Every moment was worth it. Unforgettable experience, just following the elephants every day as they forage and bathe and drink and eat in their natural home, the forests. I think that's the most unique part of going on this tour with the Elephant Community project - every day is different, because every day's "itinerary" is decided by the elephants . The highlight for me was watching the elephants drink from a stream/ mini waterfall. It was amazing to be able to be so close... (more)Cindy Fung
From
£974
excluding flights
The people with whom you're working with are terrific. From the other volunteers to the staff and those who stay for the long term there was a very good wibe within the WTTF community. (more)Stuart Moncrieff
It was a very rewarding 2 weeks and I would recommend it to anyone who has a keen interest in animal welfare. (more)Colin Harvey
From
£1,306
excluding flights
Just do it, you won't regret it! (more)Chris Wade
Great from start to finish - the staff, the country, the project, the work - I was sad to leave and hope to go back. I went for the animal work which I really enjoyed but an unexpected highlight of the trip was getting out into the community to see one of their fuel briquette projects. (more)Kat Wendels
A great experience. I got to know some local people and volunteers from different countries and I learned about animal conservation and the social/ economic situation in Malawi. (more)Steve Boud
From
US $280
excluding flights
I loved Costa Rica there is so much to see, not just the turtles but the bird life is exceptional, the hummingbirds are a joy to watch and the butterflies are stunning. Would recommend this as a destination for all nature lovers. (more)Caroline Stringer
A fantastic experience where we met like minded people who we have continued to stay in touch with. I would definitely do it again. (more)Anna Hulton
10 out of 10! Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica is an amazing location with lots of opportunity for viewing wildlife. I felt very fortunate to get up close and personal with the Turtle Conservation work they do. (more)Vanessa Jones
From
£775
excluding flights
I had an amazing time!!! I felt like I was really making a contribution to the functioning of the wildlife sanctuary with food prep, cleaning enclosures, feeding and caring for animals and being responsible for the environment and impact on the ecosystem with recycling and conservation efforts . (more)Naomi Soffa
Staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful, the volunteers all worked well together and a range of activities were provided... All in all, one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I will be going back! (more)Frances Toomey
The most memorable part of the vacation was being able to be near, feed and touch some majestic animals - lions, cheetahs, baboons. (more)Catherine Armstrong
From
£879
excluding flights
This is a really sound conservation project with some clear tangible benefits and as a volunteer you really fee like you're making a difference.
Would highly recommend this project to anyone. (more)Katie Wilkinson
I would give the vacation 7/10. It was a very relaxing an beautiful beach and I learnt so much about the culture and turtles. (more)Ellie Hall
5 stars! My best experience abroad in the last 30 years.....Working with sea turtles: seeing turtle nesting and releasing baby hatchlings was absolutely fantastic (more)Daniel Halder
From
US $1,095
excluding flights
From
US $280
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Watching the giant leatherback turtles come ashore and lay their eggs under a starry sky with our family
Tips?
Don't miss this trip but bring an umbrella, wellies, waterproofs, headtorch with a red light.
Local benefits?
Yes, all of these
Overall rating?
An unforgettable and amazing experience for all our family (more)Charlie Record
From
£760
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Defiantly my most memorable part was the interaction with the local people, especially the kid’s classes. The animals were great, however it’s the people that made it special.
Tips?
If you enjoy a beer after a hard day's work, make sure you organize in advance! You can get beer but it’s in town and about a 15min drive, so suggest being organized.
Local benefits?
I defiantly feel that we made great progress with the local people. We are still in regular contact... (more)Lauchlan Leishman
From
£1,195
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Working with experienced people who are always willing to help and teach you
Tips?
To bring many working pieces of clothes and leave at home fashion dresses
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Great and fulfilling experience
(more)Giorgia Trevisan
From
€550
excluding flights
It was AMAZING! (more)tracy ciotti
My whole time at the reserve was so incredible with thrills everyday from hurtling along dirt tracks to see elephants, watching porcupines and honey badgers battle right next to camp to the first time you lead a class by yourself. (more)Deirdre McClean
Working with all of the animals and children, and meeting wonderful people were most memorable - the whole experience was memorable and exciting. The trip well and truly exceeded my expectations. I would happily recommend it to anyone.
(more)Thérèse Hutchins
From
£847
excluding flights
Totally unforgettable. We didn't want to leave and wish that we had been there for longer. We will be going back. (more)Gillian McGowan
I loved it, I would give it a 9/10 (more)Jessi Brunetti
Excellent. It's a very, very, special unique opportunity for anyone to embrace a very valuable volunteer role in a beautiful country. (more)elaine thornton
From
£547
excluding flights
From
£599
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Being in a group of mostly 20-somethings was a wee window into their world!
Handling the monkeys was pretty extraordinary!
Tips?
Just be prepared to get dirty and for quite physical work.
Local benefits?
Yes we were directly looking after animals.
Overall rating?
It was a very interesting experience and we both learned a lot. But I think my 'roughing it' days are over; I was really glad to get to a nice, clean hotel at the end! (more)Mela Greenslade
From
£1,197
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing a large wild male Orangutan eating figs in a tree by the Kinabatangan River - we were so close to him and he looked so relaxed! What a beautiful special creature.
Tips?
Get fit before going! The machete for me was hard to master and the heat and humidity make physical work more demanding. Thinking about future generations of orangutans swinging and feeding from the trees that we would be planting was my inspiration to carry on when I felt that I was beyond... (more)Sue Jarrett
From
£615
excluding flights
Watching the orang-utans have fun, the bears eating, the gibbons call, showering iguanas, feeding the langers and sitting on the porch watching an elephant walking by. Absolutely fantastic, hard work but so worthwhile.. it's great to see the animals and know you are helping them. (more)Heather Rothney
Being so close to the elephants and feeding them. The baby was particularly cute and mischievous. (more)Sue Delmaine
Feeding and bathing the elephants in their own natural habitat and seeing them roam freely in the park was the most memorable. Also hearing the else's trumpet noises at 6am as a lovely morning wake up. Great vacation. (more)Nicol Allen-Burt
From
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Without doubt the safari we went on to the Addo & Scotia parks but spending time playing with Serval Cats whilst volunteering at the African Dawn Wildlife Project was a close second.
Tips?
If you are volunteering - you might be a bit overwhelmed when you first arrive - give it a couple of days and you will love it.
Local benefits?
I hope that our small contribution in volunteering did help with the welfare of the birds and animals they keep, places like... (more)Beth Sanders
