Want to spend your gap year working with animals? You've come to the right place...

We've got hundreds of opportunities you've probably never even thought of; from caring for sick and injured beasties in animal sanctuaries and rescue centres to darting lions and the like from a helicopter on the African plains!

Have a browse of the opportunities available below and start planning your perfect gap year working with animals!

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Idea of the month Work at the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa >> South African Wildlife Research Volunteer in South Africa for 4, 8 or 12 weeks tracking wildlife >> Paid work plus whale-watching Spend your week working on game lodges in South Africa - and your free time whale-watching! >> Koalas, kangaroos and more! Hands-on work caring for some of Australia's most fascinating native wildlife >> Experiences Working on an Amazon animal project Jess and Alice are taking part in a number of animals projects in the Ecuadorian rainforest. Follow their adventures here! >> Organisations Organisations These organisations are looking for volunteers to work with animals all over the World >>