Volunteering with animals vacations
Volunteering with animals vacations include domestic animals as well as those in their natural habitat. As well as working with the Big Five in Africa, sea turtles in Central America and koalas and kangaroos in Australia, volunteer placements also include rehabilitating neglected South African horses, and looking after rescued dogs and cats on a tropical Thai island.
75 Volunteering with animals vacations found
Orangutan sanctuary volunteering in Borneo
Care for stunning endangered orangutans in beautiful Borneo
From £1,195 to £1,895 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep
2025: 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep
2025: 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep
15% off all 2024 & 2025 start dates when you book by November 30th
Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Care for rescued animals in Namibia
From £995 to £5,395 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This project can be joined any day of the year
Elephant refuge volunteering in Thailand
Volunteer with rescued elephants in an inspiring refuge
From US $1,175 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
From €1,740 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
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Orangutan volunteering in Borneo
Volunteer at an award-winning orangutan rehabilitation centre in Malaysian Borneo
From £795 to £1,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 19 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2024: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 4 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 4 Sep, 12 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 4 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2024: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 4 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 4 Sep, 12 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 4 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
15% off all 2024 & 2025 start dates when you book by November 30th
Mozambique marine conservation project
Help in integral marine conservation in stunning Mozambique
From £2,199 to £7,499 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
You can start this project on any day of the year
Cheetah conservation vacation, South Africa
Cheetah conservation in Cape Town
From £975 to £2,240 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec
2024: 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep
2024: 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep
Laos Wildlife sanctuary volunteering vacation
Care for animals rescued from illegal trafficking in Laos!
From £795 to £4,095 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
2024: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov ...
2024: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov ...
Big five conservation in South Africa
Volunteer with the Big Five in South Africa.
From £595 to £5,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2024: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov ...
2024: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov ...
Wildlife orphanage volunteering in South Africa
Care for orphaned animals in stunning South Africa!
From £530 to £2,590 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec
2024: 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec
2024: 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec
Borneo family volunteering holiday
Encounter orangutans and meet local tribes in magical Borneo
From £845 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 11 Jun, 11 Jul, 11 Aug, 11 Sep
Elephant conservation project in Namibia
Preserve the beautiful desert elephants of Namibia!
From £995 to £4,995 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 19 Nov, 3 Dec
2024: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec
2024: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec
Malawi wildlife sanctuary volunteering vacation
Volunteer at Africa's top wildlife sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
From US $1,500 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures available throughout the year, minimum stay 1 week
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
1-866-821-6866
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Greece, turtle volunteering for families
Turtle & sea grass conservation & beach cleans
From £395 to £495 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 15 Aug, 22 Aug
Rhino and elephant conservation in Zimbabwe
Integrate conservation efforts with the local community
From £895 to £6,395 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec
South Africa volunteering with the big five
Take part in the conservation of Africa's wildlife.
From £995 to £5,995 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec
Costa Rica wildlife conservation
Work with sloths and other wildlife in Costa Rica.
From £945 to £1,745 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined on any day of the year
Costa Rica turtle conservation experience
Help protect turtles by volunteering in Costa Rica!
From £795 to £4,095 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined any day between August - December
Orangutan conservation in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Work with orangutans & sun bears
From £1,395 to £2,195 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 31 Mar, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep
2025: 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 17 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep
2025: 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 17 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep
15% off all 2024 & 2025 start dates when you book by November 30th
Volunteer at The Shamwari Wildlife Reserve, South Africa
Conserve species on a South African game reserve
From £1,295 to £7,295 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 20 Nov, 27 Nov
2024: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Re-habilitate baboons into the wilds of South Africa
From US $1,540 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Lemur conservation project in Madagascar
Work alongside an award-winning NGO in Madagascar
From £795 to £2,495 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 30 Nov
Volunteer with children & animals in South Africa
Volunteer with children and wild animals in South Africa.
From €550 to €3,990 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Book your Volunteer Experience for January / February 2024 before December 2023 and benefit from our 2023 rates. Instead of 620 Euros you will pay 590 Euros
Secure your volunteering experience for 2024 at 2023 rates - Book Now
Turtle conservation in Costa Rica
Help research and protect sea turtles and other wildlife
From £725 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife conservation course in South Africa
Learn species conservation and habitat management in South Africa
From €3,300 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 19 Feb, 1 Apr, 13 May, 24 Jun, 5 Aug, 16 Sep, 28 Oct
Volunteering Thailand, wildlife rescue centre
Work with rescued tropical animals such as monkeys and bears
From £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Placements last from 1-12 weeks and can start on any date throughout the year
There is still time to join our team in Thailand and care for animals in need. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Marine conservation vacation, South Africa
Shark and penguin conservation on the Cape Whale coast
From £795 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Greece turtle conservation project, for under 18's
Turtle conservation trip for 16-17 year olds in Greece
From £1,295 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 17 Jul
Dog rescue family volunteering, Thailand
Help walk and play with the rescued dogs in Thailand
From £350 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
2024: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov ...
2024: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov ...
We still have spaces available over the next few months - enquire now!
