The Zimbabwe Wildlife Orphanage is a great option for real-world veterinary exposure. As a genuine orphanage & rescue and rehab centre, here’s your chance to shadow and assist with day-to-day experiences at the orphanage, such as wildlife rescues and captures, immobilisations, translocations, de-worming and vaccinations, spay and neuter, microchipping and other veterinary procedures.
One of Africa’s oldest and most successful wildlife orphanages, this animal sanctuary is a haven for creatures which have little hope for survival in the wild. The orphanage is often the last refuge for those animals or birds brought in orphaned, sick or injured, perhaps in danger due to human/wildlife conflict and in some cases born in captivity or kept as “pets”. All the animals here have their own story as to how they ended up here. Wherever possible, rescued animals and birds are rehabilitated and returned to the wild, but where release into their natural habitat is not possible they are provided with care and a home-for-life for in the orphanage.
This program is well suited to pre-vet or to students of veterinary science, vet nursing or animal science.
Some pre-planned veterinary activities will be scheduled within the above dates where possible. ** The standard orphanage volunteer program with non-planned veterinary activities is available year-round with Sunday arrival
Pricing 2024: +10% for 2025 travel
2 weeks AU$2,845 / £1,399 / €1,645 / US $1,775
3 weeks AU$4,045 / £2,045 / €2,375 / US $2,550
4 weeks AU$5,245 / £2,595 / €3,045 / US $3,295
Minimum Age: 17
Fly In/Out: Bulawayo (BUQ)
What’s included: Return airport transfers, accommodation, all meals and activities
What’s not included: Flights, tourist visa
Accommodation: Twin / triple / quad-share rooms with private bathroom
Food: Three delicious catered meals per day are provided