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Loop Abroad: Australia Wildlife and Zoo Management (Outgoing Program) Print  Share
  • Locations: Sydney, Australia
  • Program Terms: Spring/Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Loop Abroad 
  • Restrictions: SVSU applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Dormitory
Subject(s): Pre-Vet
Program Description:
 
 
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Australia Wildlife and Zoo Management
A two-week adventure “down under” to volunteer at the Walkabout Wildlife Park in Calga Springs outside Sydney, Australia. Study zoology, practice conservation, care for wildlife, learn to run a zoo or animal conservation center, and work with all kinds of Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, and more.

Enjoy a fun few tourist days in Sydney and a day trip to a nearby beach town, explore aboriginal sites in the bush, and go behind the scenes at Targona Zoo.
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Program Highlights
 
  • Assist in treatment rounds with Australian wildlife
  • Go behind the scenes of Targona Zoo
  • Health check kangaroos and koalas
  • Examine pythons and echidnas
  • Learn to handle and assess possums and bandicoots
  • Discover the anatomy, behavior, and care needs of Australian animals from a zoo conservation perspective
  • Create enrichments for everyone from dingos to cockatoos
  • Learn how to run a zoo or animal conservation center
  • Enjoy two days exploring Sydney
Our website contains all the information you need to get started on your study abroad adventure, including information about
program itineraries, pricing, financial aid and fundraising, college credit, and more!
 
 
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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring/Summer 2027 02/15/2027 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.