This project offers you the unique opportunity to work closely with these incredible creatures. Your role as a volunteer is to be dedicated to providing impeccable care for the animals.
The main focus of this wildlife sanctuary is to give lifetime care to abused, neglected or unwanted wolves and wolf dogs. The sanctuary is home to over 50 resident animals and provides each one with the best possible environment, enrichment activities, nutrition and medical attention.
Animals are situated in enclosures in compatible pairs or family groups. Habitat enclosures range from 5000 square feet to one acre in size all with natural rocky terrain, native plants, and many trees. Several enclosures even include ponds or other enrichment additions.
Volunteer duties include but are not limited to:
- Feeding
- Cleaning enclosures
- Walking and socialising animals
- Gardening/landscaping
- Performing maintenance tasks
- Giving tours
- Assisting with outreach projects and events
- Administrative duties
- Preparing Wolf food
- Separating donations of raw meat
- Performing building projects
- Cleaning and sanitising food and faecal buckets
2010 Programme Dates:
- 2 Feb to 27 Apr
- 1 Apr to 24 Jun
- 4 May to 27 Jul
- 3 Aug to 26 Oct
- 2 Nov to 25 Jan
Please note: This is a popular programme and spaces fill up in advance. Please apply as early as possible.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Airport transfer
- Orientation on arrival
- All accommodation
- All food necessities
- Instruction by staff
- Full support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your time in New Mexico
- Buddy list of other volunteers before you go
- 24-hour support number and contact at Real Gap for emergencies.
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- All items of a personal nature, such as souvenirs, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail or phone charges
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in New Mexico
Prices and Durations
USA Wolf Sanctuary In New Mexico - 12 weeks $2,349
