Wild Cats and Endangered Species Conservation projects
- South Africa
- Johannesburg
- Durban
- St. Lucia
- Cape Town
- Cape Town
- St. Lucia
- Knysna
- Port Elizabeth
- Limpopo
- Zimbabwe
About Program
We have a variety of projects dealing with the safe sanctuary of non-releasable captive bred apex predators and also their monitoring and data capturing in safe wildlife reserves aiding conservation of many endangered species.
South Africa
Our sanctuary projects have a strict ethic of no petting, breeding or trading:
Big Cat Sanctuary on a Wildlife Reserve in the Eastern Cape
Ethical Predator Sanctuary project in the Western Cape
Lion Sanctuary on a Wildlife Reserve in Limpopo province
Wolves, Wolf Dogs and Huskies at a Sanctuary in the Western Cape
For those wanting a true conservation experience in large, protected reserves:
Endangered Wildlife Monitoring & Conservation in KwaZulu-Natal province
Zimbabwe:
Wildlife Conservation with Horses (this project is very popular so please book well in advance)
Please enquire with us by emailing info@volunteerinternationaladventures.com or WhatsApp +27 82 608 3770 if you have any questions
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Ethical Impact
Program Highlights
- We have several ethical big cat projects on wildlife sanctuaries. Help with the care of non-releasable lions while being surrounded by giraffe, zebra and other antelope species.
- Assist at an ethical sanctuary for exotic wolves, wolf dogs and huskies. Perfect for the canine lovers
- Combine your love of wildlife with your horse-riding abilities in Zimbabwe. Aside from the amazing setting of truly free roaming wildlife in a raw africa setting, volunteers help with snare sweeps.
- Join a team of dedicated professionals with the monitoring and data capturing of endangered species in reserves in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The main focus is the conservation of the highly endangered African Wild Dog
- Get educated and trained up at the same time while helping with a variety of wild cats, both big and small from lions, tigers, leopard, serval to caracal in a highly ethical environment. One for the cat lovers!
Program Impact
Our dedicated volunteers have made a significant impact with endangered species wildlife conservation and assisting at wild cat and predator sanctuaries. They have assisted in ongoing care for various species in ethical captive scenarios, conducted data capturing and research, provided support to veterinary professionals, and the general care of non-releasable predators. Our wildlife projects cover a diverse range of animals, including lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopard, wolves and wolf dogs, african wild dogs and other endangered species like elephants and rhinos. Their contributions have helped ensure the well-being and preservation of these animals, making a positive difference in conservation efforts and or those born into captivity and not being able to be released into the wild, safe sanctuary for their natural lives.
Popular Programs
Wildlife Conservation with Horses volunteer project is set against the borders of one of Africa’s most iconic national parks, Hwange. You will assist locals on the ground to care for horses and be involved with regular snare sweep patrols with rangers in the fight against poaching, visit the Painted Dog research unit, learn about monitoring lions, teach game rangers how to ride, assist in the local community with sustainable ideas for eco-production
Help at a Big Cat sanctuary on a beautiful wildlife reserve in the Eastern Cape of South Africa assisting with the ongoing care of big cats saved from dire captive situations from zoos and the blackmarket exotic pet trade. These big cats- 14 lions and a tiger- can never be released due to being born captivity. The beauty of this volunteer project is the proximity to the coast so free time can be spent horse-riding, taking part in 4 x 4 safaris, skydiving, quad biking or surfing lessons.