What the project does and why it needs you!
This animal rescue project in Ranong was established to help protect the endangered gibbon population. The project cares for gibbons who can not survive in the wild due to poor health or emotional trauma. Some gibbons also are brought to the sanctuary because their owners can no longer afford to keep them. The workers at the sanctuary treat sick and injured gibbons as well as care for those animals too dependent on humans to survive on their own in the wild.
Who is it for?
This project is perfect for ape lovers or anyone interested in wildlife conservation.
What will you be doing?
You will have full days at the project (up to 8 hours a day) doing a host of activities including preparing food, feeding the animals, cleaning cages, helping with health checks and data collection.
Where will you be staying?
You will be staying in basic shared bungalow huts on site. You will be sharing a room with up to three others. The accommodation has fans but no air conditioning. While in Bangkok you will be staying in a shared dormitory room in a basic but clean hostel.
What will you be eating?
You are responsible for your own food. The project has cooking facilities and you can buy fresh ingredients from the market to cook either by yourself or with the staff. Even easier there are also a variety oflocal restaurants and foodstalls nearby that offer a variety of meal options with prices starting around $1 USD per dish.
Advice and things to bring
It’s a good idea to bring some comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and some work gloves. Please note that volunteers are required to have had all relevant vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Tuberculosis (TB), Diphtheria, Rabies, Pertissus, Tetanus and Japanese Encephalitis before entering the project.
When you arrive please book your flights to arrive into Bangkok (airport code BKK). If you arrive on the designated arrival date you will be picked up from the airport and taken to your hostel in Bangkok.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive into Bangkok
Welcome to Bangkok. Our guide will meet and greet you at the airport.
Day 2: Orientation and Bangkok tour
Take a tour on foot to experience a different side of bustling Bangkok. Combine your walk with a taxi-boat cruise, tuk-tuk and Skytrain, etc. Tonight you will board the air-conditioned over-night bus to Ranong.
Day 3: Ranong
You will arrive in the morning and have some time to sample the local cuisine. After breakfast you will be transferred to the project. The project is located in a small village but is only 1 hour from Ranong town and 2 hours from Phuket. You will have an orientation where you will meet the project staff and take a tour of the sanctuary.
Days 4-26: Work at gibbon sanctuary
For the next few weeks you will work full-time with the staff to help with the day to day running of the gibbon sanctuary. Your daily routine may include feeding, cleaning cages and general care of the gibbons. Other projects include helping collect statistics, surveying and educating the villagers.
Day 27: Travel from Ranong to Bangkok
After saying farewell to your new friends, furry and otherwise, you will take a night bus back to Bangkok.
Day 28: Bangkok
You will arrive in Bangkok early in the morning and will need to take a taxi to your accommodation. Your room will be reserved for early check in. You have the rest of the day free to enjoy Bangkok. Go hunting for some great bargains, visit stunning temples - Wat Pho is a must for a great Thai massage - and be sure to sample the local cuisine from the food stalls that line the streets.
Day 29: Depart for airport
Spend the morning picking up last minute gifts and filling up on delicious Thai food. You will be taken to the airport in time to catch your flight.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation: Shared room in hostel in Bangkok and basic bungalow hut at project.
- Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you’re arriving early!
- Training: In-country orientation
- Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support
Price Excludes:
- Food: Food is not included; you will need to purchase your own food (budget approximately US$70 per week).
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