Lion sanctuary
Project name:
Drakenstein Lion Park
Project purpose:
Lion sanctuary
Project activities:
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animal rehabilitation
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habitat restoration/management
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teaching
Weekly cost (approx USD):
$
140
Direct benefits you gain:
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field research skills
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remote scenic location
Noteworthy conservation points:
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Wild Sun Rescue Center
Accommodation:
Same sex shard unit (max 3)
When does the project run?
Facilities:
communal kitchen / recreation room, accommodation included, electricity, western toilet, scheduled shopping trip to town
How long can I stay?
Requirements:
basic understanding of English, be at least 18 years of age and reasonably fit.
Details of the day-to-day life on the project:
General volunteer activities will include but not be limited to the following:
• Monitoring visitors to the sanctuary to ensure our animals well being.
• Food preparation for the lions.
• Cleaning the grounds and facilities.
• Cleaning lion camps.
• Clearing alien vegetation.
• Clearing fence lines and general fence maintenance.
• Fence construction.
• Firebreak maintenance (and fire fighting in the summer!).
What should I pack?
Sleeping bag (you are responsible for providing your own bedding)
Small daypack
Work gloves x 2
Torch with extra batteries
Towel
Personal toiletries/medications
Books
Camera/film
Warm clothes for cold nights
Light clothes for hot days
Hiking boots
Underwear/socks
Sunglasses/sunhat
Cash/credit cards/travellers cheques
Passport
Driver’s license (if available)
Travel insurance certificate
Copies of important documents
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