Where do the rescued elephants in Thailand come from?
The elephant sanctuary in Thailand has been growing over the last 5 years, and is currently home to over 20 elephants. But where do the rescued elephants in Thailand come from? Below …
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14 things I have learned from travelling – by Barbara Boylan
Barbara Boylan has been updating us weekly on her amazing antics in Sri Lanka. This week she headed off on her travels for further exploration, and has shared with us her thoughts …
An insight into a volunteer’s life with monkeys and baboons
If you read nothing before you sign up to volunteer with monkeys in South Africa, read this amazing blog from Rebecca Dean, a returned volunteer with monkeys and baboons. Thanks Rebecca! “Volunteering …
Travelling in Sri Lanka as a volunteer by Barbara Boylan
Barbara is currently volunteering in Sri Lanka, helping to conserve wild elephants that live close to small communities. Travelling in Sri Lanka can be a bit of a culture shock at times, …
Barbara’s volunteering diary: the quirks of life in Sri Lanka!
Barbara Boylan is spending 4 weeks in Sri Lanka helping on a community and elephant conservation project. She is is sending us delightful updates from her volunteering diary, showing the challenges and …
Primate release: over 100 monkeys and baboons to be released in 2018
Breaking news: We are incredibly excited to announce that there will be at least one primate release on our monkey and baboon rehabilitation project in South Africa this year. What are the …
Oyster Reviews: Paid work in Sydney
“Having the best time ever. My introductory week in Sydney was amazing met so many nice people, that I will be lifelong friends with. Surf camp was also so much fun oh …
Family volunteering with monkeys through the eyes of a nine year old
Family volunteering is increasingly popular with more and more intrepid families taking the plunge and heading off on an adventure of their own. We often get fantastic and enthusiastic feedback from parents, …
Research on elephants in South Africa: meet the ellies
Research on elephants in South Africa: meet the ellies Oyster volunteers in South Africa help to complete daily research on elephants close to the stunning Garden Route. This can involve seeing how …
Sandboarding, horse riding and the most amazing pizza
Saskia is back with some more excellent accounts of what she has been getting up to on her gap year. She is now in South Africa, taking part in our sports coaching …
