Big Cat Sanctuary on a Wildlife Reserve
Highlights
- Assist with the care of 14 lions and 1 tiger saved from horrible backgrounds, many from private ownership and zoos in the Ukraine, that need to learn how to live like normal big cats again
- Relieve the boredom that living in captivity can bring by helping making fun animal enrichments for the lions and tiger to enjoy
- For those studying or qualified in veterinary medicine of any form, we would love you to come and volunteer your expertise and assistance as some of the cats need extra care due to their background
- Immerse yourself in the fantastic wildlife surroundings on the wildlife reserve with giraffe, zebra, impala and other antelope while hiking and checking perimeter fencing to keep the animals safe
- With South Africa's surfing capital 20 minutes drive away, spend your free time on the beach, learning how to surf or visit one of the fantastic Big 5 reserves in the surrounding areas
- Assist with the care of 14 lions and 1 tiger saved from horrible backgrounds, many from private ownership and zoos in the Ukraine, that need to learn how to live like normal big cats again
- Relieve the boredom that living in captivity can bring by helping making fun animal enrichments for the lions and tiger to enjoy
- For those studying or qualified in veterinary medicine of any form, we would love you to come and volunteer your expertise and assistance as some of the cats need extra care due to their background
Especially good for
About the program
Volunteer at an ethical Big Cat sanctuary assisting with the ongoing care of 14 lions and 1 tiger saved from dire captive situations mainly from the Ukraine.
The Big Cat sanctuary is an ethical rescue centre for captive bred animals – mainly big cats- situated on a 154ha wildlife reserve home to various free roaming wildlife – which means you could have some “wild” visitors at your volunteer accommodation i.e. giraffe, zebra, vervet monkeys, ...
Typical day
The schedule is Monday to Friday as volunteers have the weekend off to relax or partake in local attractions in the area. In other words, 5 days on and 2 days off.
8am Morning Checks of the sanctuary
- Fence Checks:
- Animal Checks
- Document all concerns/issues
9-10am
- Breakfast time and time to chat about ...
Free-time activities
This area of the Eastern Cape province is referred to as the “Sunshine Coast” with lovely long stretches of beautiful beaches in the nearby town of Jeffrey's Bay perfect for swimming, sunbathing and taking surfing lessons or just strolling around the many shops and restaurants.
More inland ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Arrival and departure days are Mondays. Arrivals need to be befoe 14h00 at Port Elizabeth Airport or the Jeffreys Bay Intercape stop. Departures must be after 10h00.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Volunteer Int. Adventures
Agency - founded in 2020
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Sharon
About the project
70 reviews · 4.7
Location
You might also be interested in
-
Port Elizabeth
Lion Conservation
Family Volunteering
50 Plus Volunteering
Wildlife in South Africa
Best Volunteer Programs
Voluntouring
Animals in South Africa
Mission Trips to Africa
Big 5
Lion Conservation in South Africa
Projects Abroad
Couples
Planning a Gap Year in South Africa
Global Volunteer Opportunities
South Africa Big Cats
Adults
Group Volunteering
Volunteer Trips for College Students
Mission Trips
Animals in Africa
Big Cats
African Wildlife