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Animal Programs in Argentina

Location: Argentina: Bariloche, Buenos Aires

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)

Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

http://www.eliabroad.org

1557 Ogden St. Suite 5 Denver, CO 80218 United States

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Phone: (303) 321-8278

Fax: 303-847-5445

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Description

Volunteers at the Buenos Aires Zoo will work for at least four hours a day. Most of the day will be spent assisting the zookeepers with care of the animals, cleaning habitats, and organizing conservation projects. Recent conservation projects include:
* Rescuing and conservation of endangered birds
* Protection of the Aguara Guazu (endangered insect)
* General work in the Zoos in Buenos Aires and Temaiken
* Protection and conservation of the Andes Condor (with possibilty to travel to Bariloche).

Highlights

Buenos Aires - one of the world's great capitals.

Languages
  • Spanish

Cost in US$:

Varies by duration. Contact us for details.

Cost Include Description:

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Animal Welfare
  • Veterinary
  • Wildlife Surveying
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Eco-tourism
  • Environment
  • Volunteering
Typical Volunteer
There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.
Age Range
18 and up
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Argentina

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Resume
  • Written Application
ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement

ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded

2001

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