Moholoholo Volunteer Program Overview
The Moholoholo wildlife volunteer program has been taking students to participate in African wildlife volunteering since 1998. These volunteer students come from all over the world for a unique African wildlife volunteer experience. At the Moloholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, they are involved in day-to-day activities and become a pivotal part of the care and treatment of wild animals and raptors. At Moholoholo, we are often faced with the difficult decision of what to do with an injured or poisoned animal that will not be able to be released back into the wild. As a result, we have a number of ‘permanent residents’ at the Rehab that become our ambassadors for their species. During daily visits to the Rehab members of the public gets an ‘up close and personal’ experience of these incredible creatures. This provides us with the
opportunity to demonstrate the problems facing wildlife as well as to provide information about each animal at
the Rehab to the public.
Why The Conservation of Wildlife is Important
Wildlife conservation is vital in maintaining balanced ecosystems and protecting extremely endangered species from extinction. Through wildlife and conservation volunteering, individuals can actively support these efforts by caring for injured animals, assisting in research, and raising awareness about wildlife threats. Wildlife volunteering also contributes to wildlife protection initiatives, ensuring that vulnerable species like leopards, vultures, and honey badgers receive the care and support they need. By participating in wildlife volunteering at Moholoholo, you become a part of a global effort to preserve biodiversity and safeguard the future of Africa’s most iconic animals.
What You’ll Be Doing As a Wildlife Conservation Volunteer at Moholoholo
A large part of the students’ duties consists of caring for these animals and involves everything from feeding
and cleaning to providing stimulation for our more intelligent residents (such as the honey badgers). Whilst
working here, a volunteer student could be involved in call-outs, drop-offs or even the hand-raising of baby
animals brought to the Rehab.
We are also actively involved in research on the movements and behaviour of leopards. To date we have
captured and collared a number of leopards and the results have been astounding. During your stay as a
volunteer student at Moholoholo, you may be lucky enough to be involved in the capture or release of a leopard.
Our research also extends to a number of vulture species and we monitor those who visit our vulture restaurant
on a daily basis.
Why Choose Moholoholo Wildlife Volunteer Program?
The Moholoholo Wildlife Volunteer Program offers an experience like no other, providing volunteers with a dynamic, hands-on role in wildlife conservation. Unlike traditional programs, every day at Moholoholo is unpredictable — no two days are ever the same. Volunteers are immersed in real-world conservation efforts where anything can happen, from responding to urgent wildlife rescue call-outs to supporting the rehabilitation of orphaned baby animals.
What makes Moholoholo stand out is the opportunity to work alongside experienced conservationists and wildlife experts, gaining skills and knowledge that go beyond standard volunteer duties. This program allows you to experience wildlife volunteer work in South Africa like never before, with opportunities to participate in vital conservation projects, such as tracking the movement of leopards and supporting the monitoring of vulture populations. You’re not just an observer — you’re part of a dedicated team making an impact.
If you’re passionate about wildlife conservation, this is your chance to make a difference. Contact us today to learn more about the Moholoholo Wildlife Volunteer Program and create lasting change for Africa’s most vulnerable species.