Lion Country - Where To Help Lion Conservation In Africa

Does the idea of working in "lion country" appeal to& Environmental Research Trust, a non-profit
you? Well do you know you can spend anythingorganization dedicated to the conservation of the
from two to eight weeks helping with vital lionAfrican lion. They ensure that strict guidelines are
conservation work in Africa?adhered to and that the very best is done for these
The well-known Antelope Park in Zimbabwe, whichwonderful creatures. The captive breeding program
runs a lion breeding and rehabilitation project ofisn't used to provide animals for other captivity, but
international reputation, is just one of several placeto help with the re-population in areas which have
that you could help with these magnificent creatures.seen an 80 to 90% decline in lion numbers in the last
It's not just throwing a few bits of meat into a cage30 years.
either, when they say "hands-on" they really mean it.Of course it's not all hard work - if you can call
You could be helping with delightful lion cubs just aspending every day in the company of lions hard
few weeks old or be out in the African bush walkingwork! There are also opportunities for you to visit
right alongside young adults as they becomenational parks and track other African wildlife, to go
acclimatized in advance of their release back into thebungee jumping near the famous Falls if that's your
wild.thing, or white water rafting or taking a safari on the
Other lion conservation centers can be found setback of an elephant, the possibilities are as vast as
against the stunning backdrop of Victoria Falls and inthe African landscape!
Livingstone, Zambia, where you could be taking thatYour time spent volunteering in lion country will be of
lion walk along the banks of the mighty Zambeziincredible value to the preservation and protection of
River.these iconic creatures. As an added bonus it will give
Each of these very special lion conservation projectsyou memories you will never forget and new
is run under the guidance of ALERT, the African Lionfriendships that will last a lifetime.