Written on: 02/08/2012 by CharleyL (1 review written)
With a month off work and a limited budget I searched for a place where my time could be spent fostering my passion for animals and contributing to a worthy conservation initiative. Imire fit the profile exactly. As a volunteer I was not only able to build valuable relationships with the knowledgable and friendly staff, but also with the beautiful elephants, rhino and lions I had the privilege of handling. The accommodation were remarkably clean, the food delicious and the programme... (read more)
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Elephantvoice's Response to CharleyL's Review
Written on: 19/11/2012
Could you please give me more details about your experience? I am considering volunteering for 8 weeks but want to make sure this organization is legit in what they claim to do. I read you have to feed lions, hyenas and crocodiles. Why is this? Why are those animals in enclosures when this is supposedly a rhino and elephant conservation? I am trying to understand the purpose of them being there, how they came to be there, how they are treated, why they aren't in a reserve hunting for themselves. Do you have any of these responses? Any details you can give me would really be appreciated.