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community Work With children Lion Park in Johannesburg,
in and Around Nairobi, Kenya South Africa
Enrich and enhance the lives of youngsters near Nairobi, Kenya’s
bustling capital. You’ll be working with children who have been
Run wild with the lions (and the giraffes!) in one of the world’s wildlife
abandoned, orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS or whose families are
jewels, South Africa. The Lion Park creates a safe environment for rare
unable to take care of them. You’ll be taking on the roles of carer,
white lions and other large cats. White lions are thought to be extinct in
teacher, mentor and all-round entertainer, so bags of energy and a real
the wild and their continued existence depends on parks like this. You
enthusiasm for the aims of the project will be the order of the day. This
will be involved in feeding and caring for the big cats, exercising them,
is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in one of Africa’s greatest
keeping their environment clean and maintaining the park. The young
cities and to truly get to grips with contemporary African culture.
cubs need feeding every two hours, so things can get pretty busy! This

is a truly unique opportunity to get involved with vital conservation
The Experience work.
“Wow! What more can I say? It was extremely challenging working with

street boys of ages five and up, but I didn’t want to leave ... I just wish I
The Experience
could have stayed longer. Thanks to i-to-i for everything.” Gemma King
“Things here are fantastic! I’m really enjoying myself. I’ve been in with
the white lion cubs. They’re eight weeks old and so cute but very
boisterous. I’ve also helped move the larger lions to a bigger enclosure,
fed the giraffes and walked a tiger!” Tori Oram
Fact file Fact file
Location type: Suburbs and Accommodation: Homestay with Location type: Rural area near Accommodation: Tented camps
towns close to Nairobi local family Johannesburg at the project
Activities: Caring for children, Meals: Breakfast and dinner Activities: Various types of Meals: Self-catering; weekly
teaching, cooking, entertaining provided (local dishes) work with animals, including shopping trip arranged
and other help as needed helping with feeding and facilities
Included in this project: Included in this project:
maintenance
Resources: Limited, so you will • TEFL certification • Airport pick-up
need to use your own initiative. • Airport pick-up Resources: All necessary • Orientation
You may wish to buy some items • Orientation materials provided. Volunteers will • 24/7 support from i-to-i staff
to assist you while in country • 24/7 support from i-to-i staff be provided with two volunteer • Accommodation
• Accommodation and meals T-shirts that should be worn at all
times when working at the park
> 2-12 weeks Learn more: > 2 weeks Learn more:
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