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CONSERVATION AND VETERINARY INTERNSHIPS: GAIN EXPERIENCE & BOOST YOUR CV

Embark on an incredible journey with our conservation internships, designed to provide invaluable work experience and boost your CV! Choose to immerse yourself in the tropical rainforests and paradise islands with roles in Animal Care, Husbandry, or Veterinary support, directly contributing to the well-being of wildlife. Alternatively, our Communication internships in vibrant Kuala Lumpur offer a unique opportunity to blend conservation with cutting-edge digital communication and marketing skills.

Explore Southeast Asia’s bio-hotspots and rich culture

Southeast Asia is a prime location for these experiences, boasting ancient, megadiverse rainforests and an urgent need for conservation. Crucially, our programs offer practical skills in everything from wildlife rehabilitation and field surveys (like camera trapping and GPS mapping) to impactful wildlife communication. Furthermore, you’ll gain professional networking opportunities with experts and local conservationists, developing crucial cross-cultural skills and global awareness. This is more than an internship; it’s a chance for significant personal and professional growth in a truly meaningful field!

MARINE CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP

Experience three integrated marine projects while living on a paradise island. Gain a broad understanding of conservation and community work through sustainable tourism and eco-education.

ORANGUTAN SURVEY INTERNSHIP

Assist in protecting a vital bio-link for primates and other wildlife in Gunung Leuser National Park. The research focuses on identifying, monitoring, and conserving a critically endangered orangutan population to support long-term ecosystem health.

THAILAND VETERINARY INTERNSHIP

Join a large-scale wildlife hospital in Thailand caring for hundreds of rescued animals. Experience fast-paced veterinary work in one of Asia’s leading rescue centres.

wildlife rescue volunteering

ORANGUTAN SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP

An exciting social media internship in Sumatra offers hands-on experience in conservation communications and digital content creation while supporting orangutan conservation efforts and awareness campaigns.

Borneo Pygmy Elephant

BORNEO CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP

Gain hands-on experience in Borneo by planting trees, educating communities, supporting tourism, and assisting wildlife rescue to protect endangered species.

WILDLIFE RESCUE INTERNSHIP

Develop professional skills in animal husbandry and enrichment working alongside experienced animal keepers in a hands-on wildlife rescue environment, while gaining insight into a wildlife centre, including daily care routines and welfare practices.

Laos wildlife veterinary internship

LAOS WILDLIFE VETERINARY INTERNSHIP

Experience wildlife veterinary work in Laos with rescued animals undergoing treatment and rehabilitation. Learn directly in a hands-on clinical environment.

WILDLIFE COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP

Learn to create engaging social media and web content to support wildlife conservation. Gain valuable digital skills for any career through this internship based in Kuala Lumpur, with optional field trips.

SUSTAINABLE FARMING INTERNSHIP

Learn tropical organic farming, soil restoration, and sustainability by joining the farm team at Java Wildlife Rescue. Grow food for 400 rescued wild animals.

JAVA WILDLIFE VETERINARY INTERNSHIP

Assist the resident veterinarian with preventive and curative care for animals rescued from the illegal pet trade, including orangutans, gibbons, birds, bears, and reptiles, in fascinating Java, Indonesia.

PRIMATE VETERINARY INTERNSHIP

Engage in primate conservation work in Bangladesh, supporting care of rescued gibbons and native wildlife, while gaining practical insight into specialised veterinary care in a rehabilitation setting.

URBAN WILDLIFE INTERNSHIP

Coming soon in Malaysia!

Focuses on human–wildlife conflict and urban conservation.

 

 

 

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Wildlife volunteering and internships

Help us save wildlife and their habitats!

Malaysian Wildlife is a programme by Biodiversity Business, a non-profit organisation. We’re working to protect endangered animals in Asia. We do this by supporting local conservation projects through eco-tourism, volunteer opportunities, and education.

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