2024 at Reptile Husbandry Support
from 773€
Reptile Husbandry Support
Highlights
- Reptile husbandry and maintenance of all the animals in the Centre.
- Animal Rescues! Go on call outs with our dedicated curators who rescue reptiles in human/animal conflict situations.
- Rehabilitaion of injured or sick wild animals that are brought to us by other institutions or the public.
- Release of wild animals back into their natural homes after they have been rehabilitated
- Educate members of the public at the zoo, and communities during our outreach programs, about reptiles and reptile conservation.
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About the program
Work with a range of different reptiles (indigenous and exotic).Get practical experience in the day-to-day running of the center and help us educate people about reptiles
About
Nestled in the heart of South Africa's Limpopo Province, the center serves as a haven for reptiles, playing a crucial role in research, education, and conservation efforts. Volunteers are welcomed into a dynamic environment where they contribute directly to the care and rehabilitation of ...
Typical day
Working Hours
Volunteers are expected to work every day from 8am to 5pm. Lunch is an hour long and is usually taken between 13:00 and 14:00. However, due to the varied nature of the work at Hoedspruit Reptile Centre, lunch may be taken at almost any time of the day. Time off must be pre-arranged with ...
Free-time activities
Hoedspruit Reptile Centre does not offer any free time activities on site. However, there are many activities that you can participate in off site in the surrounding area. We provide you with a comprehensive list of activities and trusted service providers that you can contact to make ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Hoedspruit Reptile Centre is open 365 days a year, and our volunteers are welcome to arrive on any day at any time. We will provide free pickups and drop-offs from either the airport in Hoedspruit, or from the various shuttle points in town itself.
We do require that volunteers book a minimum stay of two weeks to fully enjoy what we have to offer. There is no limit on how long you can book a program with us though.
We recommend that students on a budget book a shuttle from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit instead of the flight. The shuttle services we recommend all have proven track records of excellent service and safety standards.
Our office will assist volunteers with contact numbers and recommendations of shuttle companies during the booking process.
NOTE ON WIFI access at the volunteer house:
WiFi is available free of charge. Please just note that the free WiFi is a 2Mb up and 2Mb down line per person (each student receives their own wifi code). You will be able to send and receive whatsapps. But video calling and streaming will not be possible. We recommend that you purchase a Vodacom sim card for your stay at the centre. You can easily buy one at the airport on your way to us. If you did not manage to get a sim card at the airport then we will assist you to buy one in Hoedspruit once you have arrived. You will be able to load affordable South African data on this sim card and you will have stable and fast(ish) internet when you need it.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Hoedspruit Reptile Centre
Agency - founded in 1984
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Ronel
About the project
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