Thailand - Wildlife
Cultural trip to Thailand - Wildlife Conservation
The trip
Thailand is located in the south-east of Asia. The official language is Thai. The Thai landscape is very diverse: High, sparsely forested mountains and lush lowland plains, as well as rice paddies and sandy beaches. Thailand's location in the tropical monsoon zone has a big impact on the climate and there can be big differences in weather depending on where you are in Thailand. We will mainly stay in Bangkok and Phetchaburi.
The purpose
The overall purpose of the trip is to visit Wildlife Friends Foundation in Phetchaburi which is a non-profit organisation that cares for animals that have been abused and used in the tourism industry. Their aim is to rescue and rehabilitate animals in a safe environment, in surroundings as close to nature as possible.
We will be part of the Wildlife Friends Foundation team of volunteers and may work with e.g:
- To look for more than 10 species of animals like gibbons, macaques, orangutans, elephants, bears, otters, reptiles, birds etc.
- Preparation of feed and feeding of the centre's animals
- Cleaning and maintaining the fences
- Stimulation of the animals
- Help look after local areas and the dogs that live there.
Volunteering is hard physical work. But seeing the animals enjoy your hard work is worth it.
The lessons
First of all, we need to find knowledge about Thailand - here cultural knowledge as well as knowledge about the tourism industry's use of animals. In addition, we can hopefully visit Aalborg Zoo for a talk about animal ethics.
Requirements for students
This subject is for the students who are dedicated to working with animals and making a small difference. It is going to be a lot of hard work mixed with pleasure and spectacular experiences.
Meeting new people and a new culture, where the conditions of life are very different, with an open mind.
You have to be ready for hard work and getting dirty.
Passport must be valid at least 6 months after the trip begins.
Teachers
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| Sofie Frederikke Dybdal sf@ranumefterskole.dk |
Terms and economy
Self-payment approx. 10.000 DKK.
Pocket money: App. 1.000 DKK recommended
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