ZAMBIA / Kaya Responsible Travel
Volunteer in Zambia and live in close contact with over 100 chimpanzees and other animals in need of care and attention, including bush babies, monkeys and squirrels. Witness incredible animal relationships in the close knit chimpanzee family structure and be part of the day to day care of the orphanage’s inhabitants.
The orphanage was founded in 1983 when a badly injured chimp was brought to David and Sheila Siddles’ cattle ranch in northern Zambia. In time, news of the sanctuary spread and it is now home to over 100 chimpanzees.
In 2002, an Education Centre was built to provide a facility to teach the youth of Zambia about ecology and wildlife conservation. It is also used by local and international students researching group behaviour and ethnic studies. The Trust bears the cost of bringing groups of under privileged children to the Orphanage, while those from affluent societies are charged a moderate fee to cover expenses.
Although chimpanzee rehabilitation is the primary focus of the orphanage, other animals benefit from the care and attention received at the orphanage as well. Antelopes, baboons, monkeys, tortoises, squirrels, bush babies, dogs and birds have all been nursed back to health at the orphanage, including the biggest resident of all – Billy the hippo.
Orphanage volunteers will be giving general support within the orphanage in animal interactions and care. Preparing food for the chimpanzees and monkey/baboons and feeding support will be part of your duties. As part of the project, volunteers will also assist the orphanage manager in other duties and take part in the conservation work of the Wildlife Trust project land.
For more information on this opportunity, please contact a member of the Kaya Team on:
T.(0044) 161 870 6212
E. info@kayavolunteer.com
W. www.kayavolunteer.com
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