Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
Focus: Animal care and Conservation.
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Project Description
The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) is living proof that people can make a difference to the long-term survival of the planet and its animal inhabitants.
HESC focuses on the conservation of rare, vulnerable and endangered animal species. Cheetah Conservation is one of its core disciplines.
The centre is actively involved in research; breeding of endangered animal species; the education of learners, students and the general public in conservation and conservation-related activities; tourism; the release and establishment of captive-bred cheetahs in the wild; the treatment and rehabilitation of wild animals in need (including poached rhinos); and anti-poaching initiatives on the reserve.
The centre is a non-profit organisation which invests all funds made back into nature conservation in order to help ensure the continued survival of all endangered animal species. Today, HESC has established itself as one of the leaders in the breeding and research of endangered species. Besides this, the centre provides a safe haven for orphaned and sick animals and also offers an education centre where the public and our younger generation can learn about endangered species by observing them at close range.
The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre works closely with advisory committees of the Pretoria Zoo and the University of Pretoria. Since the passing of Professor Meltzer, a specialist Advisory Committee has been appointed to assist HESC with the management of its many functions.
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Project Summary
It's a hands on program, where you get ample opportunity to see the cheetahs up close and help with day to day jobs. Duties include working at the centre: cleaning enclosures, butchery and feeding animals. Learning about the fauna and flora -conservation and they have the opportunity to see other places around the centre e.g.: Kruger National Park.
R 15 000 all inclusive (Exchange value changes monthly), spending money is needed for optional activities, transport is offered from Airport to centre. Accommodation is in huts in a camp called Nungu in a big 5 area. Each hut has two beds. Linen is provided, hot water basic electricity. Sleeping bags and Mosquito nets are REQUIRED!
No particular skills needed, but you need to be hard working and have an outgoing personality and need to have a love for nature, volunteers must be aged 18 years old and over.
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
P.O. Box 1278
Hoedspruit
1380
South-Africa
Tel: +27 15 793 1633
Email: students@cheetahcentre.co.za
Website: www.hesc.co.za/
Location:Hoedspruit, South-Africa
Average cost per day:R500
Focus:Animal care and Conservation
Skills needed: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old
