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Wildlife Conservation Experience
Become a part of the day-to-day life at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC). HESC offers the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the Centre's work. Wildlife Conservation Experience (WCE) is a 21-day program divided into 3 main sections: conservation, participation, and sightseeing. Conservation: The program focuses largely on conservation, wherein students acquire in-depth kno...
Become a part of the day-to-day life at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC). HESC offers the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the Centre's work. Wildlife Conservation Experience (WCE) is a 21-day program divided into 3 main sections: conservation, participation, and sightseeing. Conservation: The program focuses largely on conservation, wherein students acquire in-depth knowledge through several activities. These include targeted informal lectures, external courses from professional organizations, and physical work at the Centre. Participation: WCE participants get involved in the everyday care of many animal species at the Centre – cleaning, feeding, and assisting with or observing any veterinary activities occurring during their stay. They gain specific and pers...
Program Highlights
Work with cheetah, wild dog, white rhino, and many other animal species, including those born at the Centre and those rescued.
Help with food preparation and feeding of animals, including the young.
Possibly observe or work with a wildlife veterinarian, and learn about animal darting and capturing for reasons like operation, blood sampling, or translocation.
Learn about endangered species conservation, particularly cheetahs and rhinos, and survival in the wild.
Visit underprivileged local schools and educate students on animal conservation.
Quick Details
- Hoedspruit, South Africa
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Tourism
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
- All Nationalities
Awards
Program Details
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Locations
- Hoedspruit, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Tourism
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026, 2027
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Welcome Dinner
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Other
- Phone/Video Interview
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Become a part of the day-to-day life at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC). HESC offers the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the Centre's work. Wildlife Conservation Experience (WCE) is a 21-day program divided into 3 main sections: conservation, participation, and sightseeing. Conservation: The program focuses largely on conservation, wherein students acquire in-depth knowledge through several activities. These include targeted informal lectures, external courses from professional organizations, and physical work at the Centre. Participation: WCE participants get involved in the everyday care of many animal species at the Centre – cleaning, feeding, and assisting with or observing any veterinary activities occurring during their stay. They gain specific and pers...
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
Ready to Learn More?
Become a part of the day-to-day life at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC). HESC offers the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the Centre's work. Wildlife Conservation Experience (WCE) is a 21-day program divided into 3 main sections: conservation, participation, and sightseeing. Conservation: The program focuses largely on conservation, wherein students acquire in-depth knowledge through several activities. These include targeted informal lectures, external courses from professional organizations, and physical work at the Centre. Participation: WCE participants get involved in the everyday care of many animal species at the Centre – cleaning, feeding, and assisting with or observing any veterinary activities occurring during their stay. They gain specific and pers...