Wildlife INTERNSHIPS & SERVICE LEARNING

Internship Overview

Africa’s breath-taking landscapes and majestic wildlife have long captivated travelers worldwide. However, the delicate balance of these ecosystems and the survival of their inhabitants face on-going threats. We are dedicated to preserving Africa’s natural resources and wildlife through wildlife research, conservation, captive animal care and habitat restoration.

For those aspiring to pursue a career in wildlife, breaking into these fields can be difficult, but immensely rewarding.

Our Wildlife Internships and Service Learning opportunities provide a stepping stone int these careers. Our experienced staff, who have traversed similar paths, will guide and support you as you contribute your skills and gain a competitive edge in your chosen field.

Engage in diverse tasks, such as monitoring, rehabilitating and managing our 2000 hectare reserve, participating in wildlife research and monitoring, maintenance projects, and caring for captive animals. There are ample opportunities for interns to follow their interests, or even pursue research aligned with your university thesis, thus contributing to the on going research and work.

Our internship program encompasses a diverse range of projects allowing you to gain exposure to multiple areas of conservation work. Moreover, you have the flexibility to focus your efforts on projects that align with your specific skills and interests. Including tailored options for theses projects at an additional cost.

Join our team and our commitment to environmental preservation and the safeguarding of Africa’s natural heritage. Together, let us create a lasting impact.

Internship Highlights

• Camera Trap Survey – Camera traps help capture rare species in our forest, revealing intricate spot and strip patterns and whisker details that are otherwise difficult to observe. This information enhances our understanding of individuals and confirms population status, while teaching valuable skills in camera trap management, species identification and data analysis.
• Elephant Impact Monitoring – Excessive elephant populations in upper Zambezi have efffects on the other species and vegetation, compounded by the growing human population. Monitoring involves tracking elephant movements, assessing vegetation through photo points, quadrants, and transects. Skills gained include conducting transectsand collecting and analyzing data using various methods.
• Captive Wildlife Enrichment Study – Comparing wild and captive populations’ reactions to stimuli aids wildlife population studies. The intention of this project is to utilise the opportunity created by having captive animals fr research purposes that can be used in wildlife population studies. This project develops skills in research techniques, initiative and data analysis.
• Mammal Transects – Ongoing monitoring in Zambezi National Park and its surroundings, studying population dynamics, distribution and health, while addressing the impact of human population growth on wildlife and ecosystems. This initiative offers opportunities to acquire skills in conducting transects, research techniques, body score chart assessement, data analysis, species and sex identification, as well as basic QGIS and comparative data analysis.

In addition to our existing internship programs, which offer valuable work experience, university placements and data collection opportunities for ongoing projects, we also provide the option to collaborate with us on creating a tailored program specifically fro conducting in-depth research for your university thesis ot dissertation.

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