Summer Wildlife Adventure in Israel

  Israel

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks

Description: The mission of Yotvata Hai-Bar (Wildlife Preserve) Nature Reserve is to establish reproduction groups for populations of wild animals that are mentioned in the Bible; but have disappeared from the landscape, as well as for other endangered desert animals. The reserve is dotted with Acacia trees and includes a variety of desert habitats: an Acacia forest, a salt marsh, and sand dunes. The reserve has three parts: a three-acre penned-in open area, where herds of herbivorous animals live in conditions similar to those in the wild; the Predators Centre, where reptiles, small desert animals, and large predators are on display; and the Desert Night Life Exhibition Hall, where night and day are reversed so that visitors to the reserve can observe nocturnal animals during their active hours. Long-term volunteers are needed to join the Israel Nature & Parks Authority (NPA) staff with its on-going conservation and animal care work at the Wildlife Preserve.

Highlights: The overseas volunteer will have the opportunity to meet and to work with local volunteers. You will experience life on a preserve and get to know up close this starkly beautiful desert landscape, situated on the African-Syrian rift and directly on the migratory bird route. The international beach resort of Eilat is only 40 kilometers away, if you and other volunteers want some snorkeling or a bit of night life.

Qualifications:
* Min age 18 - Max age 60
* Basic English or Hebrew
* Good physical fitness
* Motivation to work with animals
* Able to work in harsh desert climate
* Full travel & medical insurance
* Immunizations (please consult your doctor)

Cost in US$: USD400 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.