Care for Africa's Wildlife in a Legendary Nature Sanctuary
- Zimbabwe
About Program
The team behind this family-run project has created a friendly atmosphere, making sure everybody feels welcome – whether they’re on four legs or two.
One of Africa’s oldest and most respected wildlife sanctuaries, it’s been a refuge for animals for over forty years. Today, it’s home to large populations of lions, leopards, monkeys, antelope, hyena and other animals who can no longer survive in the wild.
As a volunteer here, you’ll help to feed, exercise and care for the animals who live here. In the project’s animal clinic, you’ll also work with experienced vets to look after injured and sick animals. Through the project’s Epic Kids program, you’ll have the chance to meet local Zimbabwean children and educate the next generation about the importance of caring for wildlife.
As well as conservation work, you’ll also get to explore Zimbabwe’s natural beauty, including a trip to the largest waterfall in the world, Victoria Falls.
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Program Highlights
- Live and work inside one of Africa’s most established wildlife centres.
- Large lion and leopard populations - see large carnivores up close.
- Wide variety of experiences - including animal care, vet work, community education, research and more.
- Explore Zimbabwe - experience the country's amazing natural ecosystems.
- Make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable animals.
Response from African Conservation Experience
Thank you for your feedback and for rating us so highly. We are so pleased that you had an amazing time and found ACE to be supportive of your conservation trip. We pride ourselves on getting to know all of our volunteers and ensuring that the projects they join align with their individual aspirations.
African Conservation Experience supports our projects in many different ways. The physical and financial contributions from you and your fellow volunteers bring invaluable support to enable year-round resources for the much-needed work; ACE has also been a key partner in setting up many of our projects including donating sizeable grants and interest-free loans. Our experienced and qualified team on the ground regularly visit and meet with the project management on-site to discuss the programs, and develop ways in which the project can be improved for volunteers and assist with staff training. This long term and continuous support has meant that our valuable conservation projects have been able to increase the impact they have on conservation and wildlife.
Thanks again for your feedback Malory, we wish you all the best and everyone would love to see you back!