Volunteer now and get the chance to be up close & personal with Australia’s native animals especially Koalas and work along experienced & highly trained wildlife keepers!
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Take a trip to Australia to care for the country’s native wildlife while at a nature park in a tropical forest in North Queensland. The sanctuary focuses on wildlife, including mammals, reptiles and birds. As a volunteer, you will get the chance to be up close and personal with Australia’s native animals especially Koalas and work along experienced and highly trained wildlife keepers.
The project is located on 100 acres of tropical rainforest that is 30 minutes from Cairns. As a volunteer in this program, you will experience the wildlife, rainforest and nature as a local would and not a tourist. Immerse yourself in the culture of the Aboriginals and be awed by the amazing native wildlife the rainforest has to offer. The work can be physically demanding and strenuous and is by no means an ‘easy holiday option.’ Your duties will include koala leaf collection and distribution, preparing food for wildlife, general maintenance and an amazing opportunity to volunteer at a butterfly sanctuary and wildlife Dome in Cairns. Share and expand your knowledge on animal care. Participating in the program means that some days will be spent at the nature park, the butterfly sanctuary and one at the wildlife Doom. Meet other volunteers from around the world and make a great contribution toward protecting wildlife and their environment., Australia
This project is located thirty minutes north-west of Cairns on 100 acres of tropical rainforest in North Queensland. There will be wonderful opportunities to explore the Tropical North during your days off and be part of several incredible projects.
s a wildlife volunteer, you will be staying at a hostel. Your room will be a shared mixed dorm room. The rooms are comfortable with AC, modern facilities, a clean self-catering kitchen and communal areas. Keep in mind that you need to bring the following from home; Fully enclosed work boots, Socks, Sunscreen, Shorts/Trousers for daily work (beige, khaki or brown), Light weight waterproof jacket and a Camera.
Requirements:
- Required to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks
- NO SMOKING is allowed at the project.
- Strong work ethics are required: reliable, responsible, honest, good sense of humour, dependable, physically and mentally fit.
- Age: 18+
- No animal allergies
- Extreme Weather (heat & cold) especially the heat in the summer.
- A love for animals and some general experience of caring for an animal is a must!
- Must read and agree to abide by guidelines and ethics
- Good knowledge of the English
You will be volunteering alongside local and international staff as well as experienced staff who will guide and train you during your experience.
As a volunteer at the project, you will work along with the staff and animal keepers where the focus will be rainforest, nature and wildlife. The work can be physically demanding at times and strenuous. Some of your key tasks will include:
- Preparation of food wildlife.
- Help with the cleaning and maintenance of the park.
- Upkeep of displays and exhibits.
- Landscape the tropical gardens and fruit orchards.
- General maintenance of park grounds and facilities.
- Help in Koala Leaf collection and distribution.
- Assist with record keeping duties under supervision.
- Butterfly egg collection & host plant collection.
- Opportunity to handle animals depending on your ability.
For more information on your typical day please contact us as it differs depending on your starting date and duration.
Volunteers have the opportunity to go sightseeing, swimming, snorkling, hiking and so much more! Please be reminded that any activity outside the project will be at the volunteers' expense.