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Volunteer with Big Cats

Volunteer with big cats and admire these beautiful creatures up close...

Volunteer with big cats and admire these beautiful creatures up close. Leopards, jaguars, lions and tigers are endangered animals that need to be protected if we want them to be around for the generations to come. Join one of the conservation projects that are doing what they can to increase the survival chances of these precious cats.

Travel to some of the most exotic locations in Africa and Asia during your big cat adventure. Help maintain the wildlife reserves they live in or get closer to these majestic beasts by working in a sanctuary or a rescue center. Connect with nature and enjoy the breathtaking backdrops that will leave you speechless as you give these big cats a better future.

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 South Africa Wildlife Reserve Volunteers
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Plan My Gap Year

South Africa Wildlife Reserve Volunteers

Excellent 4.9
(1321)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
616 €  per week · 1  ‑  4  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Be part of a life-changing experience that allows you to work behind the scenes on a world-class wildlife reserve in South Africa! 🦏 Details >

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 Eco Nature and Coastal Conservation
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Kenton-on-Sea, South Africa
Sibuya Wilderness Experience

Eco Nature and Coastal Conservation

Excellent 4.8
(43)
⭐ Popular Flex Option
764 €  per week · 1  ‑  6  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Eco Volunteering in Wildlife & Marine Conservation. Uncover the whole big picture of our Eco-System for a better understanding of Nature & learn how to make a difference! Details >

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 Big 5 Monitoring, Conservation, Sustainable Living
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Phalaborwa, South Africa
LEO Africa

Big 5 Monitoring, Conservation, Sustainable Living

Perfect 4.7
(45)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
693 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Give your vital contribution towards wildlife conservation! Learn about animal behaviour, reserve management and anti-poaching while living a lifetime experience! 🇿🇦 Details >

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 Wildlife Sanctuary and Rescue
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Aranjuez, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
NATUWA Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife Sanctuary and Rescue

Very Good 4.4
(21)
Video Flex Option
277 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

NATUWA is a sanctuary dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating Costa Rica's wildlife, nurturing a diverse array of species back to health within a lush natural habitat. Details >

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 Veterinary Internship With Wildlife
Life On Land
Costa Rica Aranjuez, Pitahaya, Costa Rica
NATUWA Wildlife Sanctuary

Veterinary Internship With Wildlife

Very Good 4.4
(21)
Flex Option
539 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

The internship offers training in veterinary medicine, emphasizing wildlife care, rehabilitation techniques, and conservation practices in a vibrant sanctuary setting. Details >

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 Wildlife Sanctuary Supporter
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Namibia Windhoek, Namibia
The Great Projects

Wildlife Sanctuary Supporter

Fantastic 4.5
(112)
Video Flex Option
608 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Here you'll direct all of your efforts towards the long term rehabilitation of animals. Experience hands-on volunteering with baboons, small animals and much more! Details >

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 Wildlife Supporter
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Stay Africa Volunteers

Wildlife Supporter

Brilliant 4.7
(194)
Video Flex Option
566 €  per week · 1  ‑  8  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer at our Big Five Game reserve, support the local staff in monitoring the animals and conserving the environment. Details >

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 Real Africa Encounter
Partnerships For The Goals
Ghana Kumasi, Ghana
Plan My Gap Year

Real Africa Encounter

Excellent 4.9
(1321)
Video Flex Option
259 €  per week · 6  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Spend a life-changing 6, 9 or 12 weeks of volunteering across the world’s second-biggest continent in Ghana, fascinating Tanzania & epic South Africa! 🌍 Details >

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 Big Cats Sanctuary
Life On Land
South Africa Stanford, South Africa
Panthera Africa

Big Cats Sanctuary

Fantastic 4.6
(16)
Video Flex Option
601 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Contribute to the well-being of big cats, help with daily tasks, maintenance, and be part of our mission to protect these majestic animals! 🦁 Details >

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 Endangered Species Conservation & Research
Life On Land
South Africa Waterberg, South Africa
Hamba Africa

Endangered Species Conservation & Research

Brilliant 4.8
(38)
Video Flex Option
689 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Join us in South Africa Work on ecological managment and wildlife research projects. Protect endangered species as you live and work on a 35,000-hectare reserve! Details >

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 Veterinary Intern
Life On Land
Greece Thessaloniki, Greece
Cerca Abroad

Veterinary Intern

Outstanding 5.0
(122)
Video Flex Option
696 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Gain shadowing experience in veterinary clinics across Greece, shadow professionals, and assist with animal care, diagnostics, and treatments in a diverse setting. Details >

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 Work in a National Park
Life Below Water Life On Land
Costa Rica Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
South America Inside

Work in a National Park

Brilliant 4.8
(161)
Video Flex Option
393 €  per week · 2  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Help preserve Costa Rica's breathtaking nature, protect local wildlife and educate day visitors. Enjoy dream beaches, deep forest and Costa Rican PURA VIDA! 🇨🇷 Details >

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 Reptile & Amphibian Diversity Research
Life On Land
Costa Rica Kekoldi, Costa Rica
GVI

Reptile & Amphibian Diversity Research

Brilliant 4.7
(152)
Video Flex Option
933 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Discover the wild and wonderful world of conservation in the Costa Rican rainforest of Kekoldi, a Bribri indigenous territory located in the Limon province of Costa Rica Details >

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 Harnas Wildlife Sanctuary
Life On Land
Namibia Gobabis, Namibia
The Great Projects

Harnas Wildlife Sanctuary

Fantastic 4.5
(112)
Video Flex Option
608 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Help with the long-term rehabilitation of Namibian wildlife. Experience hands-on volunteering where you'll care for baboons, big cats, meerkats and more! Details >

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 Big Five Conservation Assistant
Life On Land
South Africa Port Elizabeth, South Africa
The Great Projects

Big Five Conservation Assistant

Fantastic 4.5
(112)
Video Flex Option
739 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Join this volunteering project in South Africa's beautiful Eastern Cape and help aid in the conservation of lions, elephants, rhinos and many more amazing animals! Details >

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 Big Cat Sanctuary and Rehabilitation
Life On Land
South Africa Kimberley, South Africa
Felidae Centre

Big Cat Sanctuary and Rehabilitation

Outstanding 4.9
(23)
Video Flex Option
590 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Help feed, clean, and build natural enclosures and enrichment that mimic each species’ habitat—make a real difference in rescued animals’ lives!. Details >

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 Wildlife Reserve Big Five Conservation
Life On Land
South Africa Port Elizabeth, South Africa
The Great Projects

Wildlife Reserve Big Five Conservation

Fantastic 4.5
(112)
Video Flex Option
894 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer with the 'Big Five' and the Born Free Big Cat Foundation in one of South Africa's finest game reserves. Details >

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 Local Wildlife Rescue
Life On Land
Namibia Windhoek, Namibia
SAVE Foundation

Local Wildlife Rescue

Fantastic 4.6
(53)
Flex Option
609 €  per week · 2  ‑  8  weeks · Age  18+

Volunteer and Conserve the land, cultures and wildlife of Namibia and rescue species threatened by an ever-shrinking habitat. Details >

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 Wildlife Rescue Worker
Life On Land
Guatemala Flores, Guatemala
South America Inside

Wildlife Rescue Worker

Brilliant 4.8
(161)
Video Flex Option
350 €  per week · 2  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Get up-close to exotic animals! Help nurse rescued animals back to health. The animals at the rescue center have been confiscated from illegal poacher and traffickers. Details >

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 Wild Cat Conservation
Life On Land
Costa Rica Kekoldi, Costa Rica
GVI

Wild Cat Conservation

Brilliant 4.7
(152)
Video Flex Option
933 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+

Work on critical conservation efforts focused on Wild Cats within Kekoldi National park. 🐆 Details >

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