Big Cat Caretaker on Wildlife Reserve
Highlights
- Assist in the day to day care of rescued lions and tigers.
- Learn about the plight of big cats in captivity as well as their wild cousins.
- Create enrichment items for the sanctuary residents and watch them play and enjoy your creation.
- Meet people from around the world and make memories you'll never forget while working alongside one another and enjoying excursions to local hot spots on days off!
- Wake up to a giraffe, kudu, or other wild animals right outside your accommodation! Even experience the free roaming wildlife on foot while monitoring the animals and checking perimeter fences.
- Assist in the day to day care of rescued lions and tigers.
- Learn about the plight of big cats in captivity as well as their wild cousins.
- Create enrichment items for the sanctuary residents and watch them play and enjoy your creation.
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About the program
Warriors of Wildlife Sanctuary focuses on the rescue, relocation, and life long care of abused captive wildlife. Be a Warrior; be their voice.
Our Unique Opportunity
Simbonga Game Reserve & Warriors of Wildlife Sanctuary is home to not only our rescued big cats, but also an abundant amount of indigenous free roaming wildlife. We are approximately 154 hectares of natural vegetation that allows all of our animals an opportunity to live in a ...
Typical day
Checking fences for any debris/concerns
- Checking the electrics
- Animal Checks:
- MUST see every animal.
- Do you notice anything unusual?
- Document any concerns/issues
Time to chat about the results of the morning checks an
Free-time activities
Surfing hotspot, Jeffreys Bay, is only a quick 20 minute drive away!
There are plenty of activities to take part in such as surfing/surfing lessons, enjoying the beautiful beaches, shop at the local markets, travel to nearby National Parks, hike to a waterfall, ride horses on the beach, skydive, ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
We offer a year round volunteer opportunity. We prefer each new volunteer to arrive and depart on Mondays to assist us in the travel to and from collection locations i.e. airports, bus stations, etc. However, we are able to be flexible with dates on request pending requirements.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Warriors of Wildlife
Agency - founded in 2021
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Lauren
About the project
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Location
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