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wildlife rehab experience

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"If you not only love African Animals but truly care about their conservation, want to see them rehabilitated and thrive in their natural habitats - then this is the experience for you.” Michaela

Designed for students, vet nurses / techs or anyone with a keen interest in African wildlife, this special Wildlife Rehabilitation Experience is the ideal program for those interested in pursuing a career in veterinary wildlife or zoology fields. 

Participants will gain first-hand experience of wildlife husbandry in sessions led by the most experienced members of the sanctuary team.  You’ll gain an understanding of species-specific behaviours and learn about the role of the sanctuary in rescue, rehabilitation and release through a busy itinerary packed with theory and practical sessions.  Furthermore, this group will get a front-row seat for any unexpected veterinary activities going on during their visit, including call-outs and rescues. 

Offered twice each year, in February and September, the program is capped at 10 participants per intake.  The 2 week Wildlife Rehab Experience can easily be combined with a week or more of general wildlife volunteering at the sanctuary and/or time spent at one of the remote wildlife research projects studying carnivores, elephant or wild dog populations.

Activities and lectures included in the Rehab Experience are:
- Introduction to animal husbandry
- Nutritional components and importance
- Small mammal feeding
- Small mammal anatomy and species specific information
- Stages of rehabilitation and what it involves
- Ethics and welfare
- Ethical debate practical
- Visual animal assessments (BCS)
- Carnivore feeding and species specific information
- Post-release monitoring
- VHF reserve tracking
- Kill-site investigation (only if collar cluster points dictate)
- Ethology
- Enrichment
- Baboon walk and primate specific information
- Conservation laws
- Zoonosis

Snapshot

  • ​2022 Dates : 30 Jan - 12 Feb, 04 – 17 Sep
  • 2023 Dates : 29 Jan - 11 Feb, 03 – 16 Sep
  • Pricing: 
    • 2 weeks Wildlife Rehab Experience  AU$2,845
    • 3 weeks (inc 1 week Sanctuary program) AU$3,835
    • 3 weeks (inc 1 week Research program) AU$4,165
    • 4 weeks (inc 1 week Research + 1 week Sanctuary) AU$4,995
    • Additional Sanctuary weeks + $990
    • Payment plans available
  • Minimum Age : 18 if solo, 16+ if accompanied by a parent/guardian
  • Fly In/Out : Windhoek (WDH)
  • What’s included: All meals, accommodation, return airport transfers, 24/7 support
  • What’s not included: Flights
  • Accommodation: Twin-share rooms or safari tents (with proper beds)
  • Food:  3 delicious meals per day are provided for you
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