Kangaroo Field Conservation & Park Ranger

Take a break out of your hectic world and be a part of the conservation of wildlife in Kangaroo Island! Located at the gateway to South Australia’s most iconic wilderness area and on 5000 acres filled with an abundance of wildlife on the Australia’s Galapagos, this experience is the perfect opportunity for those who want to encounter different species of wildlife and work in one of the best preserved ecosystems in Australia!

Travel to Australia and participate in the daily operations of the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Kangaroo Island. The sanctuary monitors animals such as Koalas, Kangaroos, Tammar, Wallabies, Possums and Echidnas among other wildlife. Whether it’s helping out in the preservation of animals and plants in the sanctuary or having easy access to visit the Flinders Chase National Park and the Great Southern Ocean on your days off, this experience will definitely change the way you look at life. Act as a wildlife guide on their newly National Geographic featured nocturnal walk where you will help to locate animals. What’s better than enjoying the breathtaking view of millions of stars that light up the night and sleeping in a comfortable accommodation in a beautiful wilderness setting? Be inspired by the hundreds of animals and birds that you will encounter on a daily basis and don’t miss the chance to be part of an unforgettable volunteer experience!

As a volunteer at this amazing program you will get involved with conservation, wildlife monitoring and park ranger related tasks. From Wildlife watching and recording to keep the park in good shape involving gardening and other tasks. 

You are not expected to bring any special kit however we do expect you to bring a sense of humor, willingness to work hard, open minded and flexible attitude. You will be volunteering alongside well trained staff and other volunteers.

The project offers a variety of free roaming wildlife safe haven! Kangaroo island is one of the last places in Australia where it's animal and bird-life is still abundant as it was hundreds of years ago on the Australian mainland. Through their efforts they hope to sustain the local wildlife populations and keep their area free of feral animals who pose risks to Australia's native wildlife. 

As a volunteer at the project you become part of the team and help in the day to day operations at the Hudson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. They are involved with the conservation of the native species of animals and plants that are found in the protected area. You will be surrounded by many species of animals that are all totally. Just keep in mind that that it is unlikely that you will hold or work direclty withany animals but you will be up close and surrounded by hundreds if not thousands of animals. You will have some of the following responsibilities:

• Act as wildlife spotters on the nocturnal tour.
  
• Photograph and record wildlife.
  
• Maintaining the upkeep of the paths and fences.
  
• Help in identifying and cataloguing native trees.
  
• Take part in small group cultural and environmental immersion programs.
  
• Planting shrubs and trees
  
• Collecting, propagating and dispersing seeds.
  
• Assist with tourists and help with guided tours.
  
• Beekeeping and many other tasks, etc. You will learn a great deal about Australian Wildlife in general
  

Volunteers are advised to arrive on any Thursday and depart on a Thursday.

You will find plenty of sightseeing opportunities and interesting places to visit within easy reach of your accommodation at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Sanctuary. Much of the western end of Kangaroo Island is covered in parks and reserves and it is often referred to as the natural end of the Island. You will find large areas of pristine natural bushland, numerous native wildlife, spectacular, rugged coastal cliffs and beautiful seascapes and beaches. That being said, there are many things the volunteers can get involved in during their free time!