Volunteer at Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation & Care Centre
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- India
- Agra
Frequently asked questions
This program starts at $120 USD. For full pricing, visit the provider’s website.
This program requires participants to be at least 16 years old.
Yes, the program includes housing. Participants stay in guesthouses.
The program fee includes accommodation, activities, equipment, meals, transportation, and wifi.
This program is located in Agra, India.
About Program
Wildlife SOS's Elephant Conservation & Care Center (ECCC) is India’s first and only specialized elephant center, established in 2010 in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, home to over 30 rescued elephants, and is a living, breathing conservation education platform to change public perception to support elephant conservation.
By volunteering at the Wildlife SOS Rescue Facilities, you will make a major contribution to the welfare of elephants in India. The majority of the program fees will go directly to the center, thus providing a critical source of funding for future work.
Volunteer activities may include the following:
1. Food preparation for bears/elephants, including assisting keepers in cutting fruits/loading / making enrichment treats.
2. Cleaning and maintenance of the enclosures and facilities
3. Making enrichment for animals like hammocks, fodder balls, etc
4. Gardening/plantation/nursery maintenance and development.
Program Highlights
- The majority of the programme fees will go directly to the rescue centres, thus providing a critical source of funding for future work
- Ethical elephant volunteering opportunity with absolute no-contact policy
- A chance to observe elephants up close - their feeding patterns, daily routine and the dedicated care they receive from our caretakes and veterinarians
- No previous experience is required, but you will need to be willing and enthusiastic. A strong interest in conservation and wildlife is recommended
- Capture meaningful moments, get a peek into unique rescue stories shaped from tragedy to a life of boundless care and dignity
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Program Impact
Majority of the animals under our care come from a past filled with abused and neglect, we provide them life long care at our rescue centres.
By volunteering at the Wildlife SOS Rescue Facilities, you will make a major contribution to the welfare of bears and elephants in India. The majority of the programme fees will go directly to the centre, thus providing a critical source of funding for future work. Working with the local community and the inspiring people who run Wildlife SOS is an opportunity of a lifetime!
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Location
Agra's main attractions are the three UNESCO world heritage sites it holds: Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and most famously, the Taj Mahal.
