Thai Resident Bear Care

Phetchaburi, Thailand

The centre rescues bears who have been maltreated and/or neglected and provides a sanctuary as close to their natural environment as possible with the best possible care. The bears receive medical treatment and are nursed back to health so that they can live out their lives with many other bears in large enclosures.   Many bears are sick and disabled and will require permanent care for the remainder of their lives. There are sun bears and Asiatic black bears at the centre.

The centre campaigns against the illegal wildlife trade of bears for the pet industry, the bile industry and discourage the use of bears for entertainment, for example in live animal shows. 

The centre aims to educate Thai people, particularly children, to end cruelty to animals.  This is achieved through education programs held in schools and at the centre.

By educating local people, tourists and the international community to appreciate, understand and protect wild animals and their rainforest habitat, the centre hopes to promote the conservation of all natural resources, fauna and flora alike.

You are responsible for feeding and watering the bears as well as the other rescued wildlife at the centre, cleaning enclosures, providing enrichments, planting trees, assisting with tours for visitors, the construction and maintenance work of cages and enclosures and keeping the centre’s grounds clean.

You make a positive difference to the lives of the bears and all wildlife at the centre by caring for and enriching their lives.

Special projects for long term volunteers include the care of baby primates, working with animals in the quarantine area and animal rescues.

You are involved in the daily routine of caring for the resident wildlife at the centre.

The bears are fed several times a day therefore food preparation and feeding plays a large part in caring for each animal.

Each day you will be provided entertainment by preparing food games and enrichments for the animals. Enclosures require cleaning and the collection and cleaning of food bowls is required.

Rotational tasks include keeping the volunteer house tidy, sweeping paths, kitchen duties and feeding, washing and grooming the resident dogs.

Although you work very closely with the bears, there is a strict ‘hands off’ policy for most of the animals.

Age requirement is 18 years of age.

No specific skills are required other than a love for animals, a genuine need to help them and a hard working ethic.

You need to be in good physical condition due to the nature of the work undertaken in a hot and humid environment.

You should be patient, caring, willing to accept new ideas and be prepared to be challenged by alternative cultural views on the treatment of animals.

It can be very emotional work treating and caring for sick and abused animals so you should try to be prepared for this. Be rest assured that you are amongst like-minded people who are experiencing the same feelings and emotions as you and will be there to support you.

The work at the centre is both demanding and physical, especially in the hot months.

Sunday – Sunday, all year.

Volunteers work 2 shifts a day, morning and early evening with the afternoon to relax.

6 days a week 6.30am – 5.30pm.

Basic shared rooms for 2-4 people on site at the centre.

 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner with vegetarian and vegan options.
Fresh, filtered water is provided.

 

From AUD $61 a day

DurationCost (AUD)
1 week$875
2 weeks$1305
3 weeks$1575
4 weeks$1875

What’s included:

  • Pre departure support
  • Project Information Pack
  • Arrival orientation
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • All necessary training by staff and/or volunteers
  • O2E t-shirt (if travelling from Australia)
  • 24 hour in country support
  • 24 hour O2E emergency phone
  • Certificate of participation, if requested

*Please note some items are not included in the project fees listed above, such as flights, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, snacks, spending money, local transport, in-country tours and return airport transfer (unless mentioned above). Please note that prices are subject to change without notice. Please ensure you have read the O2E Volunteers Terms and Conditions.

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Elizabeth C.

United States

"This experience has been one of the most
rewarding, exhilarating and exhausting experiences
that I have had. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity
to gain a chance to work with gibbons, macaques,
bears and even a sea otter! "

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