Conservation

Australia Rainforest Wildlife Volunteers

Become part of a dedicated team at a wildlife habitat in Port Douglas in tropical North Queensland where the Great ...

South Africa Big 5 Wildlife and Community

South Africa Big 5 Wildlife and Community

Get involved with this exciting wildlife conservation programme on a real Big 5 reserve in a stunning part of South ...

Sri Lanka Wildlife Experience

Elephant conservation on Real Gap's Sri Lanka Experience

Known as the tear drop of India, Sri Lanka is famous for its ancient sites, beautiful scenery, enticing culture and ...

Costa Rica Turtle and Surf

Learn to surf in Costa Rica

Set on some of the world’s finest palm-lined beaches, the surfing in Costa Rica and turtle conservation program gives you ...

China Giant Panda Conservation

China Giant Panda Conservation

The Giant Panda is one of the most endangered animals in the world, and this conservation project is a fantastic ...

South Africa Game Ranger Course

Spend your time on a beautiful game reserve in South Africa and split your time between volunteering and studying for ...

South Africa Monkey Rehabilitation

You’ll be helping out with this amazing project that aims to give shelter and care to Vervet monkeys, which have ...

Kruger to Coast Volunteer Adventure

This is a real Southern Africa adventure! Safari! Swim! Five days and a million memories in one of the continent’s ...

Mozambique Whale Shark Conservation

Swimming with Whale Sharks – it’s one of those exciting things that’s on lists of stuff you have to do ...

Kenya Maasai Wildlife Research Volunteers

Experience raw Africa in the bush with Kenya volunteering. You’ll witness breathtaking landscapes, learn about nomadic cultures, help provide first ...

Conservation Volunteers Australia

This is real hands-on experience of conservation in Australia, and the team leaders know the areas like the back of ...

Costa Rica Animal Rescue

In Costa Rica, ecotourism is a growing and fundamental part of the country's economy. Many people in Costa Rica illegally ...

South Africa Lion Cub Experience

Two weeks of living next to wild animals in your semi-luxury tent, you’ll work with lions, care for cubs, cheetahs, ...

Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers

This is your chance to make a difference to the lives of some of Namibia’s fascinating Wildlife including Baboons, Cheetahs, ...

Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation

For the turtle species to continue to exist, much help is needed from both local communities and volunteers. One way ...

Thailand Community and Elephant Volunteers

This programme offers you the opportunity to become part of the local Thai community and gain a true understanding of ...

Australia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers - Kangaroo Island

Become a wildlife volunteer in Australia and get up close and personal with some of Australia’s unique wildlife.You’ll be helping ...

Namibia Cheetah Conservation

This incredible program allows you, as a volunteer, to assist at a reserve and foundation dedicated to Cheetah Conservation as ...

Sri Lanka Sea Turtle and Community Volunteers

Make sure you don't miss this stunning island on any visit to Asia! Working on this project will enable you ...

Malaysia Orang-Utan Experience

A brilliant opportunity to encounter and work with an increasingly rare and threatened great ape – there are probably no ...

Guatemala Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation

The project focuses on the rehabilitation of native animals to Guatemala, with volunteers needed to not only play a central ...

Australia Koala Sanctuary

Helping out endangered animals in Australia is totally rewarding as well as just an amazing Austalasia experience!Not only will you ...

New Zealand Conservation

Breathtakingly beautiful scenery is the backdrop to this awesome opportunity to really get stuck in to some serious New Zealand ...

Zambia Building and Wildlife Experience

This program gives you an exciting opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get your hands really dirty; help to ...

Namibia Desert Elephant Conservation

Take part in one of our most established programmes to help with vital conservation work and protect the future of ...

Ecuador Animal Rescue

Volunteer in Ecuador and become a key member of this vitally important, over-worked rescue and rehabilitation centre. You will be ...

Zimbabwe Rhino and Elephant Conservation

Live in close contact with Zimbabwe wildlife including rhino, African elephants and buffalo on the 10,000-acre conservancy. You’ll have the ...

Australian Jillaroo Jackaroo School

Take yourself away from the beaten tourist route and into what many describe as the real Australia, the Outback, to ...

Malaysia Zoo Assistant

Travel to Malaysia and help out the zookeepers, learning about the likes and dislikes of the Malayan sun bear, chimpanzees, ...

USA Wildlife Sanctuary in Florida

On this worthwhile volunteer program, you’ll help care for exotic animals such as leopards, tigers, bears, cougars and wolves! These ...

Zimbabwe Lion Breeding and Conservation - Midlands

Midlands is a serious lion conservation project, designed solely to do something about the dramatic decline in African lion numbers. ...

Conservation

Top trips - Conservation

Choosing a wildlife or conservation option for your gap year gives you the opportunity to put your favourite skills to use, learn new ones and make new friends in amazing places. If wildlife or conservation is your thing then look no further.

Make yours the wild gap
Real Gap has hundreds of gap year projects. Our wildlife and conservation gap trips run in Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Peru, Costa Rica and Canada, to name just a few of our fantastic destinations.And with wildlife and conservation trips, it’s not just you having a good time, the creatures and the environment do, too…

Check out our full list of wildlife and conservation opportunities below. And if you’ve any questions or would like to talk anything over, just give our travel advisers a call or request a call back on 01892 701 890.

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Australia Rainforest Wildlife Volunteers

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Australia Rainforest Wildlife Volunteers

Become part of a dedicated team at a wildlife habitat in Port Douglas in tropical North Queensland where the Great Barrier Reef meets World Heritage Rainforest.

Minimum 4 weeks From $2,239
South Africa Big 5 Wildlife and Community

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South Africa Big 5 Wildlife and Community

Get involved with this exciting wildlife conservation programme on a real Big 5 reserve in a stunning part of South Africa; near Port Elizabeth on the world famous Garden Route. As a South Africa wildlife volunteer, you'll be assisting in lots of different activities including game monitoring, game capture, as well as the possibility of caring for lions, elephants and even tigers in the sanctuary.*

Elephant conservation on Real Gap's Sri Lanka Experience

Sri Lanka Wildlife Experience

Known as the tear drop of India, Sri Lanka is famous for its ancient sites, beautiful scenery, enticing culture and stunning beaches. Experience the best Sri Lanka has to offer, including the spectacular views from “Worlds End”, the magnificent Sigiriya Fort and the relaxing beach off Mirissa.

Learn to surf in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Turtle and Surf

Set on some of the world’s finest palm-lined beaches, the surfing in Costa Rica and turtle conservation programme gives you the unique opportunity to protect the wildlife of Costa Rica while enjoying the incredible surf.

China Giant Panda Conservation

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China Giant Panda Conservation

The Giant Panda is one of the most endangered animals in the world, and this conservation project is a fantastic opportunity to observe and help these amazing creatures.

South Africa Game Ranger Course

South Africa Game Ranger Course

Spend your time on a beautiful game reserve in South Africa and split your time between volunteering and studying for your Game Ranger qualification.

South Africa Monkey Rehabilitation

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South Africa Monkey Rehabilitation

You’ll be helping out with this amazing project that aims to give shelter and care to Vervet monkeys, which have been injured, orphaned or abused. So they can’t be released back into the wild. Instead, they’re rehabilitated and housed in natural enclosures with their fellow primate companions.

Minimum 2 weeks From $1,439 (was $1,579)
Kruger to Coast Volunteer Adventure

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Kruger to Coast Volunteer Adventure

This is a real Southern Africa adventure! Safari! Swim! Five days and a million memories in one of the continent’s wildest wildlife spots – South Africa’s Kruger National Park – a week with wild whale sharks, diving and exploring the coral reefs in the warm blue waters of the ocean. Soak up the culture and learn what life’s like in a Swazi village.

Mozambique Whale Shark Conservation

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Mozambique Whale Shark Conservation

Swimming with Whale Sharks – it’s one of those exciting things that’s on lists of stuff you have to do before you’re 30. And this is your chance to tick it off the list!

Kenya Maasai Wildlife Research Volunteers

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Kenya Maasai Wildlife Research Volunteers

Experience raw Africa in the bush with Kenya volunteering. You’ll witness breathtaking landscapes, learn about nomadic cultures, help provide first hand data on wildlife activities and promote harmony between the community and wildlife.

Minimum 2 weeks From $1,499
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