Wildlife conservation holidays are becoming more and
more popular as global attention turns towards a deeper
understanding of environmental concerns. It is an ideal
way to experience life in another culture, as well as
play an important part in the hugely important issues
concerning wildlife conservation.
Located in the coastal region of Kenya about an hour
south of Mombasa, the Colobus Monkey Trust is dedicated
to the ongoing protection of the delightful Colobus
monkeys and other native primates. There are many species
of primates in the Kenyan coastal region and the workers
at the Colobus Trust work not only towards the animals’
conservation, but also the preservation of their habitats.
By volunteering at the Colobus Monkey Trust on your
wildlife conservation holidays you can become an integral
part of their vital work.
The irresistible faces of the Angolan Colobus Monkeys
are enough to melt anyone’s heart, but when you spend
some time observing and caring for them, you will be
smitten. Those huge eyes set in adorably round faces
emit a definite air of mischief, and their antics will
keep you endlessly amused. Working with monkeys on a
regular basis, you will become familiar with their individual
characteristics and quirks and you will quickly learn
to differentiate them.
It’s all hands on deck on your wildlife conservation
holidays at the Colobus Monkey Trust. You will be undertaking
a huge variety of activities and every day will be different.
You will be involved in the rescue and care of sick
and injured animals; cleaning and feeding of the rehabilitating
monkeys; bottle feeding infant primates and many other
day to day duties. You may also be asked to take on
other important tasks such as primate census data collecting
and regular park maintenance such as tree-trimming.
There are many different areas to be of assistance on
your wildlife conservation holidays with the Colubus
Monkeys, and your tasks will be matched according to
your skills. Although some projects can only be offered
to volunteers with relevant experience, there are many
other ways in which you can help that are just as rewarding.
An important part of wildlife conservation is the education
of local communities for long term management programs.
You will be involved in participating in and running
workshops for schools, to teach them about the primates
and help them develop skills to become involved in the
conservation work. The Colobus Monkey Trust was originally
set up in 1997 in response to an outcry by the local
people about the large number of Colobus deaths in the
area, since then it has grown significantly – in part
due to local support.
The issue of wildlife conservation at the Trust is not
exclusive to the Colobus Monkeys, and you will also
come in contact with other species such as Baboons,
Vervets and Syke’s Monkeys. Every day, through research
and observation, places like the Colobus Trust are helping
the world learn more about endangered wildlife species
and educating us to the importance of wildlife conservation
practices.
Wildlife conservation holidays are becoming more and
more popular as global attention turns towards a deeper
understanding of environmental concerns It is an ideal
way to experience life in another culture, as well as
play an important part in the hugely important issues
concerning wildlife conservation
About the Author
Mark Bottell is the General Manager for Worldwide Experience,
an online tour operator offering extended breaks focusing
on wildlife
conservation holidays and various adventurous gap
years for adults.
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