Zookeeper
Coordinator | Sharon
Coordinator | Sharon
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Highlights
Volunteer to expand your experience with exotic animals
Express your animal enthusiasm through directly caring for them and their environment
Follow the mission to educate others about these exotic animals
Enjoy a peaceful time within the beautiful nature of Hungary
Discover the program's local environment which offers a variety of rural as well as urban activities
Feed animals, clean cages, build new enclosures, etc. You can help us out in our sanctuary in Hungary!
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 16+
Singles
Couples
Groups
Being a part of this projects offers you a real animal experience where you can be a real zookeeper and you can expand your experience with (exotic) animals! You can help us with the daily care of abandonned and mistreaten animals. Beside that, you can enjoy the nature of the beautiful country named Hungary!
About us
Repzootic Animal Center is a sanctuary and educational center in Hungary, nearby Pécs. We give a last home to exotic 'pets' who were abandonned or mistreaten. We also take in Hungarian wildlife to release them in the nature again. Our mission is to educate people about nature and wildlife and these exotic 'pets'.
I am a Belgian girl with crazy dreams who moved to Hungary to start this education and experience center with my very loved animals. I'm in the animal business for years and I still love every single creature. I have a lot of experience with exotic animals and I would love to teach you what I know and show you that no dream is too much to create.
Repzootic Animal Center is expanding. That means there are a lot of cages to build and a lot of new animals to arrive.
Repzootic Animal Center is a non-profit organisation who gives educational lessons in whole Europe. We survive by giving these lessons and by organsation events.
Our animals
We have a lot of different animals at our site. Most of them are small mammals like foxes, wolfdogs, porcupines, mongooses, marsupials, small cats, rodents and more. But also reptiles, amphibians and birds do live at our center. This amount of animals can teach you a lot about their needs, their husbandry and more. A very special experience for any animal lover!
Friend for life
What's a better friend than a friend who shares your interests? We work with a lot of volunteers and students, so it's possible you won't be alone in this job. Sharing an accomodation and helping each other as zookeepers, you can learn a lot and most of al; make a lot of fun!
Typical day
Being a zookeeper means:
- Feeding the animals and cleaning their water bowls
- Observing the animals
- Making some enrichment for them
- Help them when they are in (medical) need
- Learn about them
But also
- Cleaning their cages
- Building some new enclosures
- Gardening around the enclosures
- Give educational lessons to groups
Hungary is a country where you have plenty of time. We don't rush and we don't scream. We love our animals and we give them the best care we can. After that, without rushing, we can do some other maintaining jobs but we can also love our nature and country.
We hope to see you soon!
Free-time activities
Volunteers will have the possibility to visit Pécs. Pécs has a zoo, a lot of shopping malls, sport centers, swimming pools, museums and monuments and more. In Pécsvarad, at 9km of the center, we have a natural pool and a small city center. In the village Erdosmecske, where the center is located, you can enjoy the nature every moment of the day. There's a possibility to go for a walk or to visit our local pub.
In the guest house you can enjoy a TV, DVD's, Playstation, books and board games.
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 16 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
09:00
- 17:00
What's Included
Accommodation; Guest house
Water, electricity, gas, WIFI, laundry and more
3 meals a day
We offer a guesthouse (max 6 persons) for our volunteers and students. When there are more people at our location, the rooms can be shared. There's also a kitchen, a bathroom, toilet and living room. You have acces to the animal center at all time.
We offer 3 meals a day with water, coffe and thee.
Other snacks, soda, alcohol and more can be bought in the village center.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.
The nearest airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest. We assist you to find cheap flights to Hungary.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Hungary provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Hungary you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Hungary.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
The nearest airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc. We can arrange an airport pickup for you.
Arrivals can be placed every day of the week but are always preferred on mondays. Keep in mind that Hungarian summers are hot, and winters verry verry cold!
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 10 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$350
2 weeks
$700
3 weeks
$1,050
4 weeks
$1,400
5 weeks
$1,750
6 weeks
$2,100
10 weeks
(max. stay)
$3,500
Average fees
$350
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Repzootic Animal Center
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with Repzootic Animal Center during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Zookeeper
Feed animals, clean cages, build new enclosures, etc. You can help us out in our sanctuary in Hungary!
$350/week
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