Kruger National Park is the largest national park in South Africa , and one of the best wildlife reserves in the world. It stretches from the Limpopo River in the north, to the Crocodile River 352 km (220 miles) to the south. The park averages 60 km (38 miles) from east to west. It is [...]

Turtles may have hard shells but they are not adequately protected against the threat man represents to their survival. Wildlife conservation activists have identified a number of ways human influence threatens the survival of turtles, and have initiated the animal conservation work that aims to repair the damage to the species.
The turtle is a creature [...]

A hundred years ago, you could find cheetahs running wild across the majority of Africa and areas of Asia. Now their numbers have dwindled and are confined mostly to protected areas. The wild population has reduced by half since the 1970s, which has made them vulnerable to extinction, so the rehabilitation of these animals and [...]

Wildlife conservation holidays are a great way to get up close and personal to some of the world’s rarest animals. However, if you want to spot an animal that’s not often seen in the wild you’ll need to travel a long way. Here are a list of the eight rarest animals in the world and [...]

I’ve just got back from my conservation holiday in South Africa, where I was lucky enough to spend a day at the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre. Many people wonder how they will spend a typical day on their chosen conservation project and whilst I can’t stress enough that every day and every experience is completely different, [...]

Huge organisations such as eBay and American Express have recently started to offer a fully paid year’s sabbatical into their staff contracts. However, they are not alone as statistics show that 11% of companies are now offering their staff paid gap years, whilst 29% of organisations are offering up to four months unpaid leave. So, [...]

There are over 350 known species of sharks. According to the Shark Foundation, a quarter of these species are hunted commercially, which has contributed to many species, all over the world, becoming endangered. Some of the sharks with declining numbers have exotic names like the Endeavour Dogfish and the Zebra shark, as well as favourites [...]

You could spend six weeks categorizing your 80’s cd collection; you could start work on that novel about a boy wizard you’ve been planning for so long; or you could just spend the entire time gazing at your navel and dreaming of a desert island. But if you’re passionate about animal conservation work, and you’re [...]

Since the release of Jaws, numerous shark-related cartoons have been released with the fearsome shark often playing a formidable character. These cartoons have a lot to answer for in the eyes of shark conservation, as they have all helped to stereotype the shark into the role of the predator that we perceive it to be [...]

Some animals are constantly on the move, whether in the continual search for food or territory, or as part of a seasonal migration. This year, because of the intervention of wildlife conservationists, there are some animals on the move for very different reasons.
The Panda Express
A giant panda named Tai Shan made the news in February [...]

Wildlife conservationists are battling alarming trends both in Britain and abroad to protect the future of endangered species. Already in 2010 there have been a number of important scientific press releases regarding the future of our animals and their habitats.
Tigers in the Wild
Like pandas and whales, the tiger has frequently been the poster child for [...]

Do you want to divide your time between working with animals in Malawi and teaching local communities? If so, a Born Wild holiday could be the perfect solution.
Malawi is perhaps best known as the country where Madonna controversially adopted her children, David and Mercy. The star received a lot of negative press for allegedly using [...]

Want to volunteer for wildlife conservation work? India can be a great destination to choose.
Wildlife Conservation in India
There are numerous destinations around the world where it is possible to volunteer to work in wildlife conservation. South Africa is one of the most popular, with its enormous national parks and a large population of big game [...]

With a fear of sharks being one of mankind’s most common phobias, it is no surprise that shark conservation too often falls by the wayside.  But in reality, it is the sharks that should be afraid of us.  There is no better way to discover the grace and magnificence of the tiger shark, than to [...]

There’s no better way to get involved in animal conservation work, than to take the proverbial buffalo by the horns and complete the Level One Game Ranger training course.  Based at a game reserve in the Eastern Cape of South Africa this course requires no prior experience, but after six weeks of invaluable experience, you [...]

Wildlife conservation holidays are the perfect way to combine a good old fashioned adventure with a chance to do something worthwhile. It seems that more and more young (and young at heart) people are signing on to head out to exotic lands to lend a hand to some meaningful and exciting projects.
If you’re a little [...]

Africa is known for its wildlife and abundance of big game. But with urbanisation, population growth and insufficient conservation funds, the populations of wild animals are on the decrease. Shamwari Game Reserve is dedicated to conserving South Africa’s remaining wildlife, with a special focus on working with lions, the kings of the African continent.

Predators Under [...]

Learning a new skill is an incredibly rewarding experience that allows you to develop hidden talents, whether you’re thinking of changing careers or simply want to learn something new. Of course, developing a new skill is even more rewarding if you’re practising it on the African plains.
Sculpting
If you have an artistic flair and a [...]

Wildlife conservation holidays are becoming more and more popular as global attention turns towards a deeper understanding of environmental concerns. It is an ideal way to experience life in another culture, as well as play an important part in the hugely important issues concerning wildlife conservation.
Located in the coastal region of Kenya about an hour [...]

Looking to work abroad but want to do something a little different? Learn more about some unusual wildlife conservation holidays, from learning how to film animals…to learning how to sculpt them
For many people, a gap year or a career break is the ideal opportunity to do something different that makes a difference. Wildlife conservation holidays [...]

Learn about one of wildlife conservation’s biggest success stories – the conversion of a depopulated and depleted stretch of South African farmland into the Shamwari Game Reserve.
Located in the South Eastern Cape Area and home to all of the ‘Big Five’ game animals,  the Shamwari Game Reserve is one of the most significant wildlife centres [...]

Wildlife conservation holidays are an ever popular way of doing something unusual yet rewarding. Whether you are a student looking for a gap year adventure, a worker desperate for a sabbatical to refresh yourself, or a grown up gapper wanting to give something back, this form of ethical tourism can provide you with that [...]