The Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) was established in 2008 when their first project, The Lilongwe Wildlife Centre (LWC), opened as Malawi’s first wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education centre. Since then LWT has expanded their programs to include an extensive national environmental education program, a strong force in investigating and combating wildlife crime, and an expansion
Course Dates: Dec. 31, 2017 – Jan. 13, 2018 Application Deadline: Nov. 6, 2017 Course Link: https://fieldprojects.org/course/india/ Course Description: India has gained a reputation for hosting one of the most burgeoning human populations on the planet. Within it, however, live an incredible range of organisms, from endangered lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus) to Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris
The Primate Sanctuary is a division of Born Free USA. Our mission is to provide nonhuman primates as high a quality of life as we can, with as little human interference as needed to maintain their proper care. The 186-acre sanctuary, located south of San Antonio, Texas, is home to more than 600 primates, many
We’re looking for a new Field Scientist to help oversee our pioneering Gibbon and Red Langur research projects in the Sabangau research station in Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. The position involves both field and office duties, with the balance between these dependent upon the needs of the project at the time. Job Description and Requirements:
37 hours a week Wild Futures is a leader in the field of primate welfare and conservation, environmental education and sustainable practice. Our Monkey Sanctuary in Cornwall has over 50 years’ experience of caring for primates rescued from the pet trade. The role requires a team player who understands and works with the Wild Futures
WWF-CAR seeks a Primate Habituation, Research and Tourism Advisor whose major function will be to provide technical assistance, oversight and leadership to ensure the effective management of the Primate Habituation Programme (PHP), tourism-related activities, and research activities in the Dzanga-Sangha Protected Areas (DSPA), ) and transfer his/her technical and management knowledge and experience to the
Conservation Careers Blogger Erin Williams is currently working as a volunteer Research Assistant with the Durham University Primate and Predator Project at Lajuma Research Centre in South Africa. The Principle Investigator, Dr Russell Hill is usually based at Durham University in the UK, but during a recent visit to the field site, she was able
Drawing upon more than 50 years of Durrell’s pioneering work with primates, this course combines practical workshops with behind the scenes opportunities and time to talk to and learn from Durrell’s primate staff. This is a three-day course aimed at anybody with an interest in primates, their captive care and our conservation work to save
The course is designed for anyone working in or considering working in the field of primate conservation, or others simply wishing to gain a detailed up to date understanding of this topic (e.g. educators). You will develop your knowledge of the latest primate conservation theory, and gain key practical skills. https://www.durrell.org/training/courses/Latest-Developments-in-Primate-Conservation/
Position Description: The Lilongwe Wildlife Centre is the only wildlife rescue, conservation and education centre in Malawi. We have about 200 animals at our centre including primates, antelopes, carnivores, reptiles and birds. Almost every week new animals are coming in, mainly coming from illegal trade. Whenever possible and suitable we endeavor to release those animals
A 7 month internship from January 5th, 2015 to August 5th, 2015 in primate husbandry. The internship offers an exceptional opportunity to receive training at an AZA certified-related institution, with a strong commitment to conservation, education, and animal care. The Primate Husbandry Intern will be trained in these high standards of care, including training in proper
A limited number of internship opportunities for those seeking first-hand experience in the fields of primate rehabilitation, tropical forest conservation, and environmental education. Alouatta Sanctuary is the only wildlife rehabilitation site in Panama currently specializing in the rehabilitation of primates with an emphasis on mantled howler monkeys. As such, it serves an important role in
Position Description: Under the umbrella of the Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT), the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre (LWC) is the only wildlife rescue, conservation and education centre in Malawi. We have permanently more than 200 rescued animals in our care including different species of primates, antelopes, carnivores, reptiles and birds. New arrivals are coming in every week,
Our mission is to provide nonhuman primates as high a quality of life as we can, with as little human interference as needed to maintain their proper care. The 186-acre sanctuary, located south of San Antonio, Texas, is home to more than 600 primates, many of whom were rescued from abusive or exploitative situations. Duties 1. Participate in
Offering students opportunities to participate in unpaid internships with our Primates Department. This is one of the biggest departments at the Houston Zoo consisting of many different species including mandrills, chimpanzees, orangutans, lemur, guenons, tamarins, siamangs, patas monkeys, sifakas, and gorillas. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for students to be alongside keepers, develop
Set between its tropical Caribbean and Pacific coasts, Costa Rica is one of the most breath-taking countries in the world. Even though it covers just 0.03% of the world’s landmass, it is home to an incredible 500,000 species including jaguars, pumas, four species of monkeys and five species of turtle. This is the highest density
Alouatta Sanctuary, located on a large Peninsula within the 600 hectare Batipa Wildlife Preserve, is near David, Panama. Alouatta Sanctuary provides a limited number of internship opportunities for those seeking first-hand experience in the fields of primate rehabilitation, tropical forest conservation, and environmental education. Alouatta Sanctuary is the only wildlife rehabilitation site in Panama currently
The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance seeks a visionary, forward-thinking Executive Director with exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to meeting the urgent challenges faced by primate conservation across Africa. The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance is the largest network of primate rescue and conservation centers on the continent of Africa working to protect Africa’s primates and
The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance seeks a visionary, forward-thinking Executive Director with exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to meeting the urgent challenges faced by primate conservation across Africa. The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance is the largest network of primate rescue and conservation centers on the continent of Africa working to protect Africa’s primates and
We are seeking highly motivated and driven field assistants to monitor harpy eagles and primates at a study site in the Peruvian Amazon. Field assistants will collect: 1) primate demographic data, 2) activity and behavioral data on all five primate species at the site (including howler monkeys, capuchins, squirrel monkeys, titi monkeys, and saddleback tamarins),
Alouatta Sanctuary, located on a large Peninsula within the 600 hectare Batipa Wildlife Preserve, is near David, Panama. Alouatta Sanctuary provides a limited number of internship opportunities for those seeking first-hand experience in the fields of primate rehabilitation, tropical forest conservation, and environmental education. Alouatta Sanctuary is the only wildlife rehabilitation site in Panama currently
The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance seeks a visionary, forward-thinking Executive Director with exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to meeting the urgent challenges faced by primate conservation across Africa. The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance is the largest network of primate rescue and conservation centers on the continent of Africa working to protect Africa’s primates and
OuTrop is looking for a new Primate Scientist to help oversee its Orangutan, Gibbon and Red Langur research projects in the Sabangau research station in Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. The successful candidate will work together with the Project Directors and local primate project Coordinators to help maintain and improve the scientific integrity, relevance and impact
Audubon Zoo in New Orleans is seeking applicants for internships in its primate area for FALL 2015. We have a diverse collection of primates that includes prosimians, callitrichids, New World and Old World monkeys, and both lesser and great apes. Internships are unpaid positions and require at least 32 hours a week for a minimum
Reports to: Curator of Mammals and Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and ResearchSchedule: 5 days per week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMAugust-December 2015Application Deadline: July 12, 2015Internship Overview:This internship is designed for college students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in zoo keeping, animal behavior, or primatology. This position will be shared between the
We are seeking a responsible member of the Primate Welfare Team. This role will include learning to distinguish individual monkeys, to become knowledgeable about their backgrounds. Over the course of your training, you will (under the supervision of experienced staff) become one of the monkeys’ primary caregivers; managing the monkeys, cleaning, maintaining and enriching enclosures; preparing and distributing
Our sanctuary rescues ex-pet, ex-zoo and ex-lab monkeys. Non of our primates are indigenous to South Africa and as a lot of them have behavioural issues they can not be released back in the wild. Because of this, caring for our monkeys is very hands on and enjoyable. All volunteers help with the following aspects
Supervises a keeper staff that is responsible for all aspects of animal care including but not limited to all cleaning, feeding, watering, grooming ( i.e., domestic animals), observing, record keeping and maintaining exhibits. Supervises and maintains animal exhibits including use of chemical agents and special tools which are used to assure the health and safety
Zoo Team Leader – Hobbledown Heath – Hounslow, West London Hobbledown Heath is recruiting for a Full time Animal Team Leader to support the Zoo Manager in overseeing the team and managing the animal collection. This role is for all animal sections including; small mammals (including primates), birds, hoofstock, and domestics. Full Time, Permanent contract
Have you ever caught yourself feeling too small to make a difference? It’s a common experience among conservationists and, considering the severity of global issues including biodiversity loss, resource exploitation, and climate change, it’s not surprising we feel overwhelmed. However, focusing on individual conservation stories it’s easy to see big changes can come from small
