Amakhala Volunteer Update August 2011 – Susana, Borja, Pablo (Spain) and Patti

17th August 2011Wildlife ConservationVolunteer Diaries

MONDAY At the beginning of the day we went on lion tracking. After that we checked all the fences of the northern territory of the reserve. Also we counted the antelopes. Then, after lunch at home, we went back to the reserve to try to find the lions. We founded them, and we had a big surprise. They were active. . .

Volunteer Diaries – Amber Kobes HESC Week 3

5th July 2011Volunteer DiariesHoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

This was by far my most eventful week at HESC. To start it off, an elephant back safari to watch the sun rise. Another amazing experience I hope. . .

Volunteer Diaries – Amber Kobes HESC Week 2

30th June 2011Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreVolunteer Diaries

To start this week off, I got to join in on hunting some lion…ok not actual hunting. Four lions at HESC were born with a vitamin deficiency and. . .

Volunteer Diaries – Amber Kobes HESC Week 1

27th June 2011Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreVolunteer Diaries

My name is Amber Kobes and I am a 19 year old Zoology student from Ontario, Canada. I was born and raised in Alberta with a hope that. . .