Volunteer Role
The focus at the park is the conservation and preservation of the native species, with specialisation in the fauna of this particular part of Australia.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to become involved in a variety of hands-on wildlife, conservation and environmental projects and tasks.
The programme is perfect whether you are travelling on a tourist visa or on a working holiday. For visitors, the park places emphasis on education at all levels and ages by providing an informative but fun and relaxed day out.
Your duties will vary throughout your time at the sanctuary but some examples of tasks that you will assist with include:
- Koala & wombat run (cleaning animal enclosures)
- Food preparation (including raw meat) and feeding
- Cleaning and filling wombat ponds
- Assist in cleaning snake enclosures (pythons only)
- General cleaning of storage areas
- Gardening
- If you have IT skills you can assist with updating signage
- Assisting in weighing koalas
- Clean up at the end of the day
- Assisted landscaping of enclosures such as mulching, placing new limbs
- Painting of tired areas such as seating, koala canisters
What’s Included in the Programme
- Airport transfer to accommodation
- All accommodation
- Morning tea and lunch whilst at the park
- Orientation upon arrival
- 24 hour emergency contact
- Transport to and from the park
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Flights
- Visas
- Insurance
- Any additional activities whilst at the park
- All items of a personal nature - gifts, clothing etc.
Prices and Durations
Australia Wildlife Park - 4 weeks $1,229
