What is conservation volunteering in New Zealand like?
Sending volunteers to Australia and New Zealand to take part in valuable conservation projects is something Oyster is very proud of. We offer 10 destinations in Australia and 3 in New Zealand, …
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Christmas in July – Australia
When you arrive in Australia you will need to get used to the fact that the Southern Hemisphere’s weather patterns will be as ‘down under’ and upside down to you as …
Plastic Free July and why this is so important!
Getting ready for Plastic Free July If there’s one thing we’ve learnt in the office when getting prepared, it’s that single-use plastic is everywhere and it’s really hard to 100% eliminate it. …
What we can do to help the orangutans avoid extinction
Why do we need to help the orangutans? The IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) has recently announced orangutans are very much in danger of extinction. The number of orangutans …
Ultimate guide to living and working in Whistler, Canada
Whether on a gap year or career break, living and working in Whistler, Canada is a unique experience and great way to spend a winter. As Oyster’s resident Destination Manager for Canada …
A day in the life of a Big 5 conservation volunteer
A day exploring the home of the Big 5 conservation volunteers Arriving at Port Elizabeth International Airport always brings a smile to my face. The reason is two-fold: firstly, there are no …
Jungle volunteering: how I helped monkeys in Ecuador
Jungle volunteering: working with monkeys in the Amazonian rain forest Diana has recently returned from Ecuador where she immersed herself in caring for rescued monkeys at a primate sanctuary. Here she tells …
Volunteering helps with saving elephants in Sri Lanka
Protecting and saving elephants in Sri Lanka Julie Marshman recently spent 2 weeks volunteering on a fantastic project in Sri Lanka. Unlike many volunteer options in this stunning country, this is not …
Round off your time in South Africa on a Kruger Safari
Enjoy a little bit of a holiday after volunteering with baboons on a one day Kruger Safari Our monkey volunteering project in South Africa is located very close to one of the …
What I learned from travelling in Ecuador
“Travelling in Ecuador gave me a new perspective on life” Diana has just recently returned from travelling in Ecuador. She first spent time volunteering at the monkey sanctuary on the edge of …
