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Tropical Exotic Wildlife Caretaker

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2 - 8 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • 🦒 Unique opportunity of working along with Rangers at a Zoo in Australia!
  • 🐨 Assist with the daily activities and with visitors.
  • 🦘 Have close encounters and care for different wildlife species of Australia.

Highlights

  • 🦒 Unique opportunity of working along with Rangers at a Zoo in Australia!
  • 🐨 Assist with the daily activities and with visitors.
  • 🦘 Have close encounters and care for different wildlife species of Australia.
  • 🇦🇺 Great opportunity to explore Australia on your days off!
  • 🗺️ Great opportunity to meet people from all over the world.
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Work alongside a dedicated team at a wildlife park whose goal is to conserve & care for Australia’s native wildlife and ensure that visitors have a grand experience!

    Visit one of the most beautiful locations in the world in beautiful Tropical North Queensland, Australia and be part of an exciting volunteer experience. Work along with a dedicated team at a wildlife park whose goal is to conserve and care for Australia’s native wildlife and ensure that visitors ...

    About the program

    Visit one of the most beautiful locations in the world in beautiful Tropical North Queensland, Australia and be part of an exciting volunteer experience. Work along with a dedicated team at a wildlife park whose goal is to conserve and care for Australia’s native wildlife and ensure that visitors to the park have a grand experience. Have close encounters with platypus, echidna, possums, macropods, crocodiles, thousands of different species of birds and many more.

    The project is located at a zoo about forty-five minutes from Cairns where the Great Barrier Reef meets the World Heritage Rainforest. This volunteer program gives volunteers the chance to work closely with the animal keepers in all their duties at the zoo and eventually the opportunity exists for volunteers themselves to be responsible for key tasks. Although the work can be physically demanding and strenuous, you will have an enjoyable time in Tropical North Queensland. Whether it’s preparing food for the wildlife, collecting and distributing leaves for Koalas or helping with the maintenance and cleaning of enclosures the time spent on this program will be memorable. There are amazing opportunities to explore this beautiful region of Australia during your days off. The program is extremely popular so it is recommended if you plan months in advance to secure a spot!

    Typical day

    As a volunteer at the project, you will become part of a dedicated team who aim is to conserve and care for the local wildlife and ensure that visitors to the park have an enjoyable time. At the project, you will work along with the animal keepers and be involved in several tasks. Keep in mind that ...

    Typical day

    As a volunteer at the project, you will become part of a dedicated team who aim is to conserve and care for the local wildlife and ensure that visitors to the park have an enjoyable time. At the project, you will work along with the animal keepers and be involved in several tasks. Keep in mind that the work can at times be physically demanding and strenuous. Some of your key tasks will include:

    • Preparation of food for native wildlife
    • Help to clean and maintain animal enclosures
    • Koala leaf collection and distribution
    • Upkeep of displays and exhibits
    • Animal handling
    • Plant identification and collecting
    • Caring for injured & orphaned animals and assist with record keeping duties under supervision.

    Free-time activities

    Volunteers have the opportunity to visit the beautiful beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park for lots of sightseeing and other fun activities and In town. There are lines of boutique shops and restaurants.

     

    **Please take into consideration that leisure time activities will be at ...

    Free-time activities

    Volunteers have the opportunity to visit the beautiful beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park for lots of sightseeing and other fun activities and In town. There are lines of boutique shops and restaurants.

     

    **Please take into consideration that leisure time activities will be at the volunteers' expense.**

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level)

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 07:00 - 14:30

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    The Fees include:

    • Accommodation - You will spend a night at a hostel in Cairns on arrival and departure and the rest of the time at a hostel in Port Douglas. Both accommodation will be a mixed dorm share: comfortable rooms, air-conditioning, modern facilities, self-catering kitchens.
    • Meals - You will be included buffet lunch. You are responsible for all other meals. There is a self-catering kitchen where you can prepare your own meals and food supplies are available to purchase nearby.
    • Airport Pick up & drop off - You will be picked up from Cairns Airport and taken to your accommodation in Cairns where you will spend one night. The next day, you will be transferred to the project.
    • Ongoing Services and 24/7 Emergecy Contact

    Airport Pickup at Cairns Airport

    You will arrive in beautiful Cairns where you will be met at the airport and transferred to a hostel to spend one night. The next day you will be transferred to your accommodation near the project.

    Accommodation

    As a wildlife volunteer, you will spend a night at a hostel in Cairns on your arrival and departure. For the rest of the time while you are on the program, you will be staying at another hostel close to the project. Your room will be a shared mixed room dorm at both locations. The rooms are comfortable with AC, modern facilities and a clean self-catering kitchen.

    Food & Beverages

    You will receive buffet lunch on volunteering days all other meals have to be prepared and bought by yourself or together with other volunteers. The hostel provides kitchen facilities so you can make all your own meals on non-working days or any other meal you wish to prepare. No meal provisions are given. Food supplies will be available to purchase nearby.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Cairns Airport (CNS) in Cairns. We assist you to find cheap flights to Australia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Australia provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Australia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Australia. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    There are no specific start dates for this project however. 

    The project starts on every Tuesday, therefore we recommend that volunteers arrive on a Monday.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $1,085 per week 2 - 8 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 8 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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    Location

    Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia > Cairns

    Meet your project coordinator

    Patrick
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    Spoken languages: German, Dutch, English
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