Animal Volunteer Opportunities Abroad

How and where can I volunteer to help animals?

Animals come in all shapes and sizes, yet they all somehow manage to steal our hearts in one way or another. Whether it’s your chosen career to work with animals or simply a personal passion, volunteering abroad with animals is a decision that will change not only your life, but the lives of the animals you choose to help.

So how do you choose what type of animal volunteer work is for you? Start by taking a look at the following top ten volunteer opportunities with animals!

Top projects for animal volunteer opportunities abroad

Introducing the most furry, fuzzy, hairy, shelly, scaly, feathery, cuddly animal volunteer opportunities abroad. And the recommended wildlife volunteer programs to match.

 Sea Turtle Conservation & Research All  seven species of sea turtles in the world are declining at an alarming rate, the majority of which are already classified as endangered.

Elephant Conservation & Care    There are two species of elephant, African and Asian, each with several subspecies. Over the course of the 20th century, the populations of both elephant species have experience dramatic declines as a result of poaching, conflict, and habitat destruction

Dog Rescue  Feral and stray dog populations continue to be an issue in many areas of the world, so volunteers with varying degrees of experience can find numerous opportunities to help man’s best friend abroad.

Primate Conservation Hundreds of different species and subspecies of primates exist throughout Africa, Asia, and the Americas today. But most volunteer programs are primarily focused extensively on orangutans, monkeys, and chimpanzees, all of which are on the endangered species list.

Lion Conservation & Rehabilitation  While lions used to exist throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe, this magnificent species now lives naturally in Africa alone, and numbers continue to dwindle even there.

Marine Conservation Unsustainable, destructive fishing practices and pollution, via oil spills, sewage, plastic, and chemical and agricultural waste continue to cause significant damage to marine ecosystems and species

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