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Working with Elephants
Location: Sri Lanka: Kegalla
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Projects start every Monday
Call Us
Phone: 0775348418
Description
Don't miss out on this amazing adventure.
Tired of standing behind the fence looking at elephants? Come to Sri Lanka and get up close and personal with these magnificent animals.
Enjoy an amazing holiday where your day to day activities evolve all around the elephants! Feed, wash and play with these giants and help with medication for those that need it.
And if you like there is a range of other activities such as helping out at local orphanages, an eco-garden used to feed the elephants and helping with promoting wildlife conservation.
The project area is surrounded by stunning nature with caves, temples and waterfalls. With the city of Kegalla nearby you have easy access to supermarkets, banks, shops, internet and trains and buses that can take you all over the island.
* Explore Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is India in a nutshell. The tropical island offers amazing beaches, nature and real mountains for hiking and adventure.
Visit the amazing city of Kandy with its spice market and gardens, climb Adams peak, walk to Worlds End, enjoy waterfalls, explore wildlife safaris in the many nature reserves, visit ancient temples and cities, ride an elephant, enjoy the sun and beautiful beaches and take a dive in the lovely ocean water.
Sri Lanka, a happening place!
Highlights
* Your very own elephant to take care off
* A chance to get out on the road with the Mobile veterinary unit
* An amazing opportunity for everyone to actually get into direct contact with these gentle giants
* Great surroundings and lovely people to meet
* Experienced support people in country speaking both local language and English fluently
* We will make certain you'll have the time of your life and memories to cherish
Travel Types
- Volunteering
Qualifications
No qualifications required, but a love for working with animals is required.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
two weeks for 595 GBP (UK) and 100 GBP (UK) for every week there after
Cost Include Description:
* Accommodation: A spacious, shared, bungalow at the project
* Food: Three meals and tea Monday to Friday
* Telephone sim card: be able to contact LEO, family and friends on your own local sim card
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date (contact us if you are arriving early)
* Orientation: One day before starting the project
* Support: In-country team & 24 hour emergency support
* Drop off: Safe and comfortable transport to the airport
Credit Available
no
Salary/Pay
This is a volunteer placementVolunteer Types
- animal welfare
- veterinary
- volunteering
- wildlife surveying
Typical Volunteer
Volunteers at LEO are motivated, spirited and enthusiastic people that love a challenge, living and exploring different cultures and working with other like minded people. On the elephant project all volunteers love animals and working with animals. Some volunteers are Veterinary students and find this project especially interesting as a number of elephants that come to the orphanage need medical treatment.Age Range
18 and upThis Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Other
Participants Travel to Sri Lanka
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 week maxLEO Project Foundation's Mission Statement
LEO Project Foundation strives to bring improvement in life, equality and opportunity for less fortunate people and wildlife in Sri Lanka.
Year Founded
2008
