Zoology & Wildlife Intern
Coordinator | Dennis
Coordinator | Dennis
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Highlights
Provide care to wild animals from all over the world, feeding animals, helping with animal health checks and maintenance of the facilities
Ideal for zoologists & volunteers of any background
Develop your skills and understanding of different conservation aspects
Participate in environmental conservation & educational projects
Participating in actions (education and awareness events)
Here you'll direct all of your efforts towards caring for Zoo animals and help towards the rehabilitation and species preservation efforts
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
This is an in-country hands-on internship program with provided shared housing and local team support.
This internship is a unique, hand-on experience that involves activities and duties such
as undertaking cleaning and maintenance of enclosures of wild animals
(birds, primates, felids etc.) helping with animal health checks,
preparing food and feeding of animals in accordance with diet
requirements, feeding schedule and instructions, undertaking animal
enrichment program, animal behavior observations, attending meetings,
seminars and staff training as requested by supervisors. .
This program is important because together we will:
- Provide medical treatment to exhausted, sick, injured, or very young wild animals rescued by animal conservation organisations.
- Help with the conservation efforts of endangered species.
- Rehabilitate animals that are fit for release in their natural habitat.
- Raise public awareness and educate our fellow citizens and their children through environmental games and presentations.
- Participate in events that aim to raise public awareness of environmental issues.
The team is made-up by professional zoo keepers, animal curators, educators and veterinarians actively involved in wildlife conservation efforts “in situ” and “ex situ”. The Attica Zoological Park is a proud member of EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria) and of EAMM (European Association of Marine Mammals) and, as such, conforms to strict guidelines regarding animal husbandry, conservation, education and security. All veterinary staff are bilingual and some of which have completed their veterinary training abroad, eliminating any language barriers and offering international expertise..
Our Zoology internship program offers zoologists & volunteers of any background the opportunity to gain top quality experience interning on the caring for wild animals and learning how such an organization operates. With valuable experience, you’ll develop your skills and understanding of different conservation aspects.
Internships start on Mondays (with arrival on a Sunday) and interns have a choice to participate to a program between a minimum of 4 weeks or up to a maximum of 24 weeks .
For this program the
participants need to be physically fit and able to undertake manual
labor, enjoy practical activities, feeding & caring wild animals, work quickly and reliably both as
part of a team and independently, have good oral and written
communication skills, be safety aware.
Typical day
A typical working week runs from Monday to Friday, with each day
beginning at 8am and ending around 4pm/5pm. During this time, you will
take part in a combination of the activities found below:
- Help with animal health checks
- cleaning and maintenance of enclosures of wild animals (birds, primates, felids etc.)
- Feeding animals
- Participating in actions (education and awareness events, etc)
- Maintenance of the facilities.
Free-time activities
The placement takes place inside the vibrant city of Athens where many cultural events and activities take place. You have the chance to explore the historical sites of Athens or swim in the beaches around it. During your weekends you can travel to near by cities, towns or take the ferry to one of the hundreds of picturesque islands.
Swimming
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (fluently)
required
CV, Passport copy, Profile Photo and Vaccination Certificate
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Participants need to be physically fit and able to undertake manual labor, enjoy practical activities, feeding & caring wild animals (birds, primates, felids etc), work quickly and reliably both as part of a team and independently, have good oral and written communication skills, be safety aware.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 16:00
What's Included
To apply for this internship, its quick, easy and free!
– Program Fees Include:
- 24/7 in-country support
- Airport pick-up
- Customized internship plan
- Fully furnished shared Accommodation
- Local English speaking coordinator
- International reference letter
- Internship placement
- Program & host city orientation
– Program Fees do not include:
- Local activities & meals
- International/local travel costs
- Travel document assistance & Insurance
- Any other service not mentioned
We will review your application and if we accept you on this internship we will ask you to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The remaining of your internship fees (less your initial deposit payment) will be due no less than 30 days before your internship start date.
The program fee includes a free airport pickup on the Sunday before the
Monday start date. To qualify for the free pickup interns are required
to arrive between 9am-6pm. At the airport interns will be welcomed and
transferred to their housing. For interns arriving at an earlier date, a
pickup maybe provided if requested and subject to availability.
The accommodation is fully furnished (single or double beds), with WiFi, shared with 1-5 other mixed-sex interns. The last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Extra nights of accommodation or private apartments can be arranged in advance, if requested and subject to availability.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.
The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens. We assist you to find cheap flights to Greece.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Greece provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Greece you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Greece.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
The program operates throughout the year
Internships start on Mondays and interns have a choice to participate to a program between a minimum of 4 weeks or up to a maximum of 24 weeks .
The program fee includes a free airport pickup on the Sunday before the Monday start date. To qualify for the free pickup interns are required to arrive between 9am-6pm.At the airport interns will be welcomed and transferred to their housing. For interns arriving at an earlier date, a pickup maybe provided if requested and subject to availability.
This program is paused due to COVID-19 and reopens December 2023. Apply Now!
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 24 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$2,900
5 weeks
$3,504
6 weeks
$4,108
7 weeks
$4,711
9 weeks
$5,919
11 weeks
$7,126
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$14,975
Average fees
$674
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Cerca Abroad
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 Cerca Abroad during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Zoology & Wildlife Intern
Here you'll direct all of your efforts towards caring for Zoo animals and help towards the rehabilitation and species preservation efforts
$674/week
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