Black Rhino & Elephant Conservation Volunteering in Zimbabwe
- Zimbabwe
- Harare
About Program
Play a vital role in conservation volunteering in Africa in order to propagate and protect the most iconic endangered species in Zimbabwe. Lend a helping hand to Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservancy's conservation and welfare efforts, giving particular emphasis on the critically endangered black rhinos and elephants.
Wildlife in Zimbabwe had been under threat over the past few decades from illegal poachers prompting that these endangered species be relocated to private conservancies for their safety. Imire is one of these dedicated conservancies, and has worked on increasing the wild black rhino population ever since.
Contribute in making a difference to wildlife conservation as you join the team in implementing anti-poaching efforts, providing immediate care of endangered species, conservancy management & maintenance, conducting vital research on animal interactions within the reserve, and taking on conservation awareness & education initiatives for the local communities.
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BIPOC Support
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Ethical Impact
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Program Highlights
- Endangered Species: Work to conserve critically endagered species such a black rhinos, as well as elephants
- Wildlife Monitoring: Help anti-poaching units track, locate and observe animals
- Wildlife Protection: Enjoy weekly K9 demonstrations with the anti-poaching team and learn about sustainable wildlife conservation
- Conservancy Management: Get a unique behind-the-scenes look what's involved in wildlife and conservancy management
- Community Engagement: Participate in community projects and help out at local schools
Program Impact
BLACK RHINO AND ELEPHANT CONSERVATION
Volunteers will feed and walk with the rhinos, maintain and clean the rhino beds and also be involved in observing and collecting data on the behavior and social interaction of these animals. They will also maintain and clean the elephant beds, observe elephants' family interactions, as well as undertake essential anti-poaching and snare patrols.
MONITORING AND RESEARCH
Volunteers will research on and monitor the wild animals, gathering vital data on their interaction with own species and others, their water dependency, dominance, and hierarchy.
ON-SITE CONSERVANCY DUTIES
Volunteers will help on the maintenance of stalls, pens, game fences, roads, fireguards, and equipment, as well as in building and maintaining bush camps, tree planting and bush clearance.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteers will assist delivering lessons on nature and wildlife to school children and their families.
