One of Africa’s oldest and most successful wildlife orphanages, this animal sanctuary is a haven for individual 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. A wide range of wildlife are permanently or temporarily resident here; lion, leopard, serval and hyena to crocodile, primates, snake, birds and various species of antelope. On this program, your role is to assist the staff with caring for the animals – preparing food, feeding, cleaning enclosures, creating enrichment, assisting with school group visits and educational outreach sessions. Vet student, vet nurse or pre-vet? This is also a great option for veterinary exposure all year round. As a genuine rescue and rehab centre, here’s your chance to shadow (and assist with) real-world veterinary activities. As part of day-to-day life at the orphanage you may experience wildlife rescues and captures, immobilisations, translocations, de-worming and vaccinations, spay and neuter, other veterinary procedures, microchipping, etc ...... Snapshot
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