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Loop Abroad: South Africa Pre-Vet Big Cats (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Loop Abroad 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Zoology Program Type: Study Abroad
Program Description:
Work with cheetahs and other big cats (plus a safari in a South African game reserve)!?

The South Africa Pre-Vet Big Cats program in South Africa program is a two-week adventure of a lifetime that gives you the opportunity to volunteer at a cheetah breeding and conservation facility as well as a big cat wildlife ranch, learn about African wildlife hands-on, go on safari in a nearby game reserve, and take “Biology and Conservation of Big Cats” taught by Loop vets right alongside the cats themselves. The program project site is accredited by both PAAZA (Pan African Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and WAZA (World Association of Zoos and Aquariums), and home to many amazing animals beyond cheetahs as well. Though the volunteer facility isn’t a hospital, you will be gaining valuable experience learning and implementing the important work conservation and zoo vets do.
cheetah cubs
Who It’s For
This program is designed for university-aged students who are interested in becoming veterinarians or working professionally with animals. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Most are 18 to 25, but we also accept full-time undergraduates over 25.

You do not need to currently be in college, have a specific major or degree, or have any veterinary experience for either program. Individuals of any nationality may apply.

Each group of up to 12 students will have its own veterinarian.

Highlights
• Feed and help provide medical care to cheetahs throughout the program
• Veterinary shadowing
• Maintain and care for the cheetah facility and enclosures
• Learn about all aspects of care and management of captive wildlife
• Go on a safari through a local game reserve
• See a variety of wildlife each day