Chimpanzee & Wildlife Orphan Care Project Detail
Priced From:
- £899
- $1618
Chimpanzee & Wildlife Orphan Care Project
A LITTLE EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT THE WILDLIFE ORPHANAGE:
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 orphanages inhabitants.
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 orphanages inhabitants.
The Siddles' work has won them a steady stream of honors and awards, including the United Nations Environment Programme's Global 500 Award (2000), the Audi / Terra Nova nomination (2001), a special commendation from the Nedbank / mail & Guardian Green Trust Awards (2000), and the Jane Goodall Award (1995). In 2001, the Siddles were granted MBEs by Queen Elizabeth II in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
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 behavior 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.
Be part of the day to day care of animals in a Wildlife Orphanage whose main focus is Chimpanzee Rehabilitation The help received from volunteers at the Orphanage is truly needed and much appreciated.
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Orphanage:
SOME CHIMPANZEE INFORMATION
The chimpanzee is the animal kingdom's closest relative to humans. In fact, chimpanzees are more similar to man than they are other apes, and research indicates that chimpanzees are over 99 percent genetically identical to humans. Baby chimpanzees, for instance, mature at roughly the same rate as humans, often staying close to their mothers until the age of eight.
Sadly, only limited legislation exists in a few nations to protect them, and it is estimated that chimpanzees and Africa's two other great apes' gorillas and bonobos' could cease to exist in the wild within the next 30-50 years.
Hunted for meat or captured for sale to foreign zoos and animal testing labs, chimpanzees are disappearing at a rate of 6,000 per year. The illegal hunting and subsequent sale of primate meat, known as "bushmeat", is a thriving commercial enterprise and is on the increase with the depletion of forests. Sadly, it is believed that the killer human viruses such as Ebola and AIDS are directly related to the consumption of this ape meat, yet the practice shows no signs of abating.
Chimpanzee babies who survive the hunting ordeal are often sold as pets, zoo animals, or circus performers, while some wind up in medical research.
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Orphanage:
- Prepare chimpanzee and monkey/ baboon food
- Feedings, and to assist feeding
- General support within the orphanage
- Animal interactions and care
- Assist orphanage manager in other duties
- Conservation work of the Wildlife Trust project land
SOME CHIMPANZEE INFORMATION
The chimpanzee is the animal kingdom's closest relative to humans. In fact, chimpanzees are more similar to man than they are other apes, and research indicates that chimpanzees are over 99 percent genetically identical to humans. Baby chimpanzees, for instance, mature at roughly the same rate as humans, often staying close to their mothers until the age of eight.
Sadly, only limited legislation exists in a few nations to protect them, and it is estimated that chimpanzees and Africa's two other great apes' gorillas and bonobos' could cease to exist in the wild within the next 30-50 years.
Hunted for meat or captured for sale to foreign zoos and animal testing labs, chimpanzees are disappearing at a rate of 6,000 per year. The illegal hunting and subsequent sale of primate meat, known as "bushmeat", is a thriving commercial enterprise and is on the increase with the depletion of forests. Sadly, it is believed that the killer human viruses such as Ebola and AIDS are directly related to the consumption of this ape meat, yet the practice shows no signs of abating.
Chimpanzee babies who survive the hunting ordeal are often sold as pets, zoo animals, or circus performers, while some wind up in medical research.
The highlights
The highlights
- Live in close contact with Chimpanzee’s and other wildlife and witness their incredible interaction and family units first hand
- Be a part of the day to day life in the largest Chimpanzee sanctuary in the world
- Play an important role in the rehabilitation of endangered Chimpanzee’s
- Interact and assist with the rehabilitation of other orphaned animals which come to the sanctuary for some much needed love and attention
Optional activities and excursions
Optional activities and excursions
There are a huge number of optional activities and trips that are available to you, at additional cost, whilst on your placement. Here are just a few ideas:
On your time off why not take advantage of the multitude of activities available at Victoria Falls itself, Africa’s adrenaline capital; there are
- helicopter or microlight flights over the Falls
- bungee jumping
- white water rafting
- horse rides
- elephant rides
- game drives
- gorge jumps
- skydiving
- canoeing and a host of other options.
Where will I sleep?
Where will I sleep?
You will be provided with on-site dormitory style accommodation. This includes bed and bedding, toilets, showers & washing facilities, and very basic self catering cooking facilities. The Education Centre located next to the accommodation is equipped with a power source (UK plugs) and charging of electrical equipment is possible during the day.
And Meals?
All meals are your own responsibility and are on a self catering basis. There will be transport available once a week to the nearest town which is 2 hours away to buy your weekly supplies.
How do I get there and travel around?
How do I get there and travel around?
You will need to fly into Ndola Airport and we will arrange transfers for you from there.
What does the cost include?
What does the cost include?
- Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project and to the Chimpanzees and other orphan animals, facilitating the continued care and rehabilitation of animals in need as well as food, management and maintenance of the sanctuary.
- All travel to and from the airport to the sanctuary.
- Full time assistance in your projects and comprehensive orientation by various trained staff during your stay.
- The service of a cleaner to attend to your room each day.
Project cost Excludes the following:
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other).
- Return flights to Zambia
- Email and telephone calls made during your placement.
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary
- Personal insurance cover for the duration of your placement, which is expected to include cover for repatriation.
- Cokes, beers, chocolate and other food items not included in your meals
Do I need experience, is there orientation?
Do I need experience, is there orientation?
Volunteers’ will be introduced to the Wildlife Sanctuary and its inhabitants and receive a comprehensive orientation upon arrival as follows:
- Introduction to all African Impact representatives and sanctuary staff
- Introduction to the project aims and objectives
- Familiarization with all duties and activities you will be involved in.
Throughout your stay at your placement you will have the support and guidance of our experienced field-workers and project coordinators. They are part of our greater African Impact support team and will provide you with competent 24-hour field support and assistance.
What's the age limit?
What's the age limit?
Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants’ health
Anything extra I need to know?
Anything extra I need to know?
Every day is different as animals rarely operate to our schedule – we ask that you remain flexible. The orphanages staff and volunteers start work each day at 7am and work through to 4pm, six days a week. You will have a rest day each week.
A day in the life of a volunteer on this project may look something like this:
- 07h00 The start of your day in the orphanage! Spend the morning cleaning enclosures and preparing food for the animal’s breakfast and lunch and assist with their feeding.
- 12h00 - 13h00: Lunch time
- 14h00 - 16h:00 Depending on the daily schedules set you may be required to assist in the Education Centre, educating the local community about wildlife and the importance of its preservation. Alternatively you may be required to help out with chimpanzee related tasks.
- 16h15: Briefing by your project manager about the following days activities.
- Evenings – a sociable affair where volunteers chat about their day and enjoy dinner together.
