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When I was a volunteer with elephants in South Africa

My trip continued on from Port Elizabeth along the stunning Garden Route in the direction of our elephant research and conservation project. The drive was incredible, over gorges, past towering mountains and overlooking sprawling white sand beaches. It was an … Continue reading

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Escape the Olympics London 2012

Some of you may be surprised to learn that not everybody in the UK is counting down the days until the London 2012 Olympic Games. In fact, speaking to people on the phone we have found that some actually want … Continue reading

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An unforgettable time as a volunteer with lions in South Africa

Before I arrived at LIONSROCK, in my mind I had a really clear image of what I expected: beautiful rolling hills, lions prowling gracefully around a roaring their content, and a friendly welcome from an inspiring team- and somehow, my … Continue reading

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Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa: a time never to forget!

I have just returned from South Africa, where I spent an incredible few days volunteering with the delightful monkeys and baboons at our monkey rehabilitation centre deep in the South African bush. Armed with fantastic memories of a warm welcome, … Continue reading

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Last minute volunteering with elephants: spend April and May in South Africa!

Things are busying up at our elephant conservation and research project in South Africa this year. Things are looking very busy over the summer and the Easter period, but we are delighted to say that there is now some last-minute … Continue reading

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Volunteer with bears: an Oyster volunteer’s bear blog

Many of our Oyster volunteers write blogs about their time overseas, which is a great way to find out more about what people are really up to when they get involved in our projects. Bear volunteer Wulfric Willis, who is … Continue reading

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Last minute gap year, career break and holidays with a difference

Left your gap year career break or holiday with a difference plans to the last-minute? Worried it might be too late to take that trip of a lifetime? Don’t panic! – Check out your options and we’ll make it happen… Current special … Continue reading

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Volunteering with elephants: an “unforgettable” experience

We were delighted to learn that one of our returned Oyster elephant volunteers in South Africa loved her experience so much that she told her local newspaper, The Rocky Mountain Outlook, all about her time at the elephant conservation and … Continue reading

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“Best experience ever” volunteering with monkeys

Monkey and baboon volunteer Sarah Smith, who volunteered in South Africa for two weeks last November, fills us in on her time with the cheeky creatures. “I had the most amazing time and both Bob and Lynne [Oyster reps at … Continue reading

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Big Bear Build: new enclosure being built at the sanctuary in Romania

Oyster Worldwide has been working with the WSPA bear sanctuary in Romania since its creation in 2007, sending volunteers to help with the day to day running of the sanctuary and caring for the 57 bears that are living in … Continue reading

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