Australia Koala Sanctuary
Location: Australia: Brisbane
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: First and third Saturday of each month
Real Gap Experience
61-63 Chatham St. Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02109 United States
Description
The work at the sanctuary is extremely hands on and physical, with the majority of your time spent feeding the animals and cleaning, but there is a whole range of activities for you to get involved in including:
* Preparing and collecting food for the animals
* Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of animal enclosures
* Taking part in behavioral enrichment programs
* Providing other general assistance to the keepers
You will also be helping with a variety of other tasks around the sanctuary, which may include: Assisting the animal farm staff with cleaning and handing out food, interacting with the sanctuary's visitors, spending time in the kangaroo reserve monitoring kangaroo behavior, assisting the garden and maintenance staff with various tasks around the sanctuary e.g. planting and weeding.
Travel Types
- Eco Tours
- Horseback Riding
- Volunteering
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
2 weeks USD 849
Cost Include Description:
What's Included in the Program:
* Train transfer from the airport on arrival (only included if arrival is on start date within set times)
* A comprehensive orientation day
* Accommodation for the duration of your placement at a hostel in Brisbane
* A certificate of participation at the end of your placement
* Information pack
* Two uniform shirts for you to keep
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- animal welfare
- conservation
- eco-tourism
- reforestation
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
- Guest House
Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement
We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.
Year Founded
2005
