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Loop Abroad: Australia Wildlife Hospital (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Gold Coast, Australia
  • 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
Program Description:
Saving koalas and other Australian Wildlife – one patient at a time.

This two-week program brings you to the iconic Gold Coast of Australia. You will have the opportunity to shadow and learn from veterinary professionals in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of Australian wildlife at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary outside of Gold Coast, Australia.On the weekend, we will have a chance to explore Moreton Island with a full-day boat and island tour including  snorkeling around the Tangalooma Wrecks and the possibility to spot the “big three”: dolphins, dugongs and sea turtles, and explore the island including sand boarding and kayaking. In the evenings and on one weekend free day, you’ll be able to explore the Gold Coast and enjoy the area.

Currumbin
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.

There are no pre-requisites for this program. You do not need to be in school currently to apply. Individuals of any nationality may apply.

This program has space for only 12 students per session. Each group will have a Loop Abroad veterinarian and will work with and shadow veterinarians and wildlife rangers at Currumbin.

Highlights
  • Assist in the treatment and care of native Australian wildlife at a state-of-the-art, high-volume hospital
  • Attend clinical hours as veterinarians perform rounds, treatments and surgeries
  • Participate in veterinary labs and necropsies
  • Learn about animal rehabilitation for oiled bird washing, turtle shell repair, and treating koalas injured in bushfires  through labs
  • Attend an endoscopy workshop for avian species and practice feather imping
  • Practice darting and learn about breeding and tracking of endangered species
  • Get an in-depth perspective on animal husbandry by shadowing keepers and participating in keeper talks and ethograms
  • Work with echidnas, koalas, black flying foxes, Eastern water dragons, lorikeets and kookaburras!