Provide crucial animal care for rescued wildlife

This Wildlife Rescue internship is an incredible opportunity to help care for rescued animals. Poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking of orangutans and other endangered species are at crisis levels. Our Wildlife Rescue Centre in Jogjakarta (Yogyakarta in old spelling) Indonesia accepts and cares for rescued animals. Moreover, where possible, it rehabilitates and releases them back into the wild. However, behavioural and health conditions caused by previous owners mean for many animals the centre becomes their permanent home. The centre is seeking Wildlife Rescue Interns to provide crucial care to its animals, which include gibbons, orangutans, sun bears, birds and other rainforest animals. Also, there is the chance to get involved in the coordination of volunteer activities.

Animal Care Internship Responsibilities

The intern assists the animal keepers in their daily tasks:

• Cleaning and maintaining the animal enclosures
• Preparing food and providing food and water to the animals
• Helping staff to administer medication or treatment
• Observing animals for stress or unusual behaviour and reporting this to the staff
• Preparing animal enrichment to keep the animals active
• Keeping detailed records of behaviour, diet and other events
• Lead and educate volunteers in husbandry and enrichment activities
• Educate volunteers about the rescue and release process.
• Share the local culture with volunteers by exploring the cuisine and other experiences such as traditional wax art, music and dance.