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Volunteering at LIONSROCK Big Cats Sanctuary

Posted on November 14, 2011 by John Bowden

For four incredible weeks, I have been working in South Africa’s largest lion sanctuary, LIONSROCK, alongside 76 rescued lions, two cheetahs, two leopards and one tiger.  I’m not just seeing big cats here.  The open parkland is packed with animals … Continue reading →

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Can I hug a lion cub?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Working with cubs? It is important to Oyster that our projects are beneficial to the local community, are really in need of the help of volunteers and that the volunteer makes a real and worthwhile contribution. We are often asked … Continue reading →

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Congratulations from Oyster on the results of your Scottish Highers!

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Leah

Volunteer in paradise as a worthwhile treat for all your hard work! Congratulations to all those opening that exam grade envelope today, and we hope you are happy with the result! No matter the outcome, you have battled through approximately … Continue reading →

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More summer madness- animal welfare projects from £495

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Ever fancied a walk on the wild side working with your favourite animal in diverse locations around the world? Well now is your chance. Summer fever has hit in the Oyster office, and as we are all wishing that we … Continue reading →

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“Voluntourism” on the rise- make an important difference on your holidays

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Anne Smellie

With so-called ‘Voluntourism’ on the rise, can volunteering for a short time be more harm than good? Continue reading →

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Photo of the week: get up close and personal with big cats – volunteer with lions

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Our photo of the week is this fantastic shot taken at our LIONSROCK volunteering site in South Africa. Whilst the sanctuary is predominantly for lions, there is also one tiger, Coda, there. Coda is living a happy life now after … Continue reading →

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Photo of the week: work with lions in South Africa

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Our photo of the week goes to volunteer John Bowden whilst working with lions in South Africa, he took this fantastic shot of a lion mid-yawn (or was it mid-roar?)

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LIONSROCK South Africa: volunteer with big cats. The volunteer story.

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Volunteer John Bowden gives a general impression of the sanctuary for big cats in which he worked for a month this year. Thanks John! “LIONSROCK is a big cat sanctuary formed in February 2008 and run by the animal welfare charity … Continue reading →

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