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- Travel & Study Abroad in 2026
- - Pre-Vets
    - USA & England
      - University of Liverpool SVS 3-week Summer Intensive
        JUNE 21 - JULY 9, 2027
        Ages 18+
        Study and earn credits including including cardiology and exotics at an AVMA-accredited vet school
      - Big Cat Research Week Indiana
        JUNE 27 - JULY 3, 2026
        Ages 18+
        Rare opportunity to learn from a vet up-close with big cats at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center
      - The Toledo Zoo Pre-Vet Med (Ohio)
        JULY 25 - 31, 2027
        AUG 1 - 7, 2027
        Ages 18+
        Learn zoo management behind-the-scenes including animal health and nutrition, labs, and vet rounds
      - Texas Zoo Pre-Vet Med
        AUG 1 - 7, 2027
        Ages 18+
        Go behind the scenes at The Texas Zoo for 1 week of zoo animal care & management.
      - Florida Sea Turtle Conservation
        JULY 11 - 17, 2027
        Ages 18+
        Learn from sea turtle experts at a working hospital and learn about medicine and conservation of these amazing species
      - Dental Internship Weekend (Indiana)
        Observe the vet team up close as they anesthetize and provide dental care to big cats and/or primates!
    - Africa
      - South Africa Zoo Medicine
        MAY - AUG 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Work with many species at the Lory Park Zoo, learning conservation, enrichment, and medicine. Safari to Kruger Game Reserve!
      - South Africa Pre-Vet Big Cats
        MAY - AUG 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Volunteer with cheetahs at a cheetah breeding and conservation facility as well as a big cat wildlife ranch. Go on an African safari!
      - Egypt Pre-Vet Equine Medicine
        MAY 29 - JUNE 13, 2027
        JUNE 12 - JUNE 27, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Work with rescued horses, donkeys, mules, and experience an equine hospital. And of course the Great Pyramids!
      - South Africa Wildlife Research
        JUNE 12 - JUNE 27, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Learn about wildlife research at a game reserve with wild elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, and lions. Go on safari at Kruger National Park!
      - South Africa 4-Week Experience
        MAY 29 - JUNE 27, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Four weeks in South Africa volunteering with cheetahs plus a variety of species at Lory Park Zoo!
      - South Africa Pre-Vet Summer Semester
        JUNE 12 - JUL 25, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Six weeks in South Africa volunteering with cheetahs, learning about the unique species at Lory Park Zoo, and performing research drives for the Big 5 at Selati, a real favorite.
    - Thailand & Bali
      - Mississippi State College of Vet Med Internship: Thailand
        JUNE 12 - JUNE 27, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Volunteer with elephants for a week and learn small animal medicine in a clinic for stray dogs. An incredible adventure!
      - Thailand College Pre-Vet Medicine
        MAY - JULY 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Learn from a US vet in a small animal clinic. Volunteer with elephants for a week. An incredible adventure!
      - Bali Turtle Rehab & Cat Rescue
        JUNE 26 - JULY 11, 2027
        JULY 10 - JULY 25, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Learn clinical skills at a cat shelter and join the team conserving sea turtles!
      - Thailand 4-Week Experience
        MAY 29 - JUNE 27, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Four weeks in tropical Thailand working with elephants, cats, dogs and marine life!
      - Thailand Wild Tropics
        MAY - AUGUST 2026
        Ages 18-25
        Explore Thailand's ecosystems - from the jungle to SCUBA diving the coral reefs and staying on the beach!
    - Central America
      - The Sylvia Earle Hope Spots® Expedition
        AUGUST 11-25, 2027
        Ages 18+
        2 weeks in Costa Rica diving and helping with research and conservation of sea turtles, whales, and coral reefs. Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver certification required.
      - Mississippi State College of Vet Med Internship: Belize
        JUNE 21 - July 11, 2026
        Ages 18-25
        3 weeks learning about wildlife conservation, coral reefs, livestock, and exploring Belize's culture and natural wonders!
      - Panama Exotics and Wildlife Hospital
        MAY - AUG 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Learn all about sloths and serve at the vet clinic and rehab facility for wildlife, exotics, and small animals. Visit beaches and waterfalls on break!
      - Costa Rica Pre-Vet Clinical Wildlife Medicine: Caribbean
        MAY - JULY 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Join a wildlife rescue in the coastal rainforest. Stay at a forest release site. Spider monkeys, sloths, tamanduas, toucans, and more!
      - Costa Rica Pre-Vet Equine
        JUNE 27 - JULY 3, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Learn equine veterinary care and husbandry working with horses and donkeys at a unique equestrian school.
      - Costa Rica Shelter Med & Dolphin Research
        JUNE 2026
        Ages 18-25
        One week of dolphin research and one week of companion animal medicine.
      - Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation & Research
        JUNE 13 - 26, 2027
        18+ Groups
        Conserve sea turtles with hands-on research, rescue, and rehabilitation.
      - Costa Rica 4-Week Experience
        MAY 16 - JUNE 12, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Four weeks in Costa Rica working with rainforest animals and doing dolphin research!
      - Costa Rica Pre-Vet 6-Week Summer Semester
        MAY 30 - JULY 10, 2027
        18-25
        Conserve sea turtles with hands-on research, rescue, and rehabilitation.
    - Australia
      - Australia Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine
        MAY - AUG 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Study zoo medicine with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, and more
      - Australia Wildlife Hospital
        JUNE 11 - JUNE 26, 2027
        JUNE 25 - JULY 10, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Learn about wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast
      - Australia 4-Week Experience
        MAY 28 - JUNE 26, 2027
        JUNE 11 - JULY 10, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Learn wildlife handling, husbandry, and care with koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and more during this 4-week internship
  - Semesters Abroad
    - 12-13 Weeks
      - Thailand Veterinary Semester Abroad
        SPRING & FALL - 13 WEEKS
        Ages 18-25
        For pre-vets to study elephants, dogs, cats, sea turtles, coral reefs and wildlife in and around Chiang Mai, Thailand and the islands
      - Global Veterinary Semester Abroad
        MAY 16 - AUG 8, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        Thailand, South Africa, and Costa Rica learning about elephants, sea turtles, cheetahs, primates, dogs, cats, and rescued wildlife.
    - 6 Weeks
      - South Africa Pre-Vet Summer Semester
        JUNE 26 - AUG 8, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        For pre-vets hands-on with African animals in conservation projects and zoos.
      - Costa Rica Pre-Vet Summer Semester
        MAY 30 - JULY 10, 2027
        Ages 18-25
        6 weeks in Costa Rica learning wildlife medicine, sea turtle conservation, and caring for rescue dogs!
  - Internships
    - Africa
      - South Africa Zoo Internship
        OPEN START DATE
        Ages 18+
        4-12 weeks learning about zoos, big cats, and wildlife conservation and welfare at the Lory Park Zoo in South Africa.
      - South Africa Research Internship
        OPEN START DATE
        Ages 18+
        2-4 weeks contributing to rhino and giraffe research and conservation alongside rangers and researchers.
      - Tanzania Pre-Vet Internship
        OPEN START DATE
        Ages 18+
        2-12 weeks at a functional clinic and animal sanctuary with dogs, cats, chickens, donkeys, and cows
    - Americas
      - Argentina Pre-Vet Internship
        OPEN START DATE
        Ages 18+
        2-12 weeks shadowing and supporting veterinarians in a clinic in Buenos Aires
      - Belize Raptor Internship
        OPEN START DATE
        Ages 18+
        2-12 weeks at the Belize Raptor Center!
      - Belize Zoo Internship
        OPEN START DATE
        Ages 18+
        2-4 weeks at the Belize Zoo!
      - Costa Rica Pre-Vet Internship
        OPEN START DATE
        Ages 18+
        2+ weeks working with rescued wildlife at the Toucan Rescue Ranch!
      - Panama Exotics Vet Clinic Internship
        OPEN START DATE
        Ages 18+
        2-4 weeks working with a variety of species at an exotics clinic!
    - Greece
      - Greece Pre-Vet Internship
        OPEN START DATE
        Ages 18+
        2-4 weeks with a veterinarian in Athens or Thessaloniki
      - Greece Wildlife Research Internship
        AVAILABLE FEBRUARY - NOVEMBER
        Ages 18+
        4-12 weeks focused on wolf, brown bear, or lynx behavior field research or husbandry.
      - Greece Marine Internship
        OPEN START DATE
        Ages 18+
        4-12 weeks of marine conservation fieldwork and environmental education projects on Samos island
      - Greece Shark and Ray Internship
        OPEN START DATE
        Ages 18+
        2-12 weeks with marine scientists in the Amvrakikos Gulf, a protected area in the Ionian Sea
    - Thailand
      - Thailand Pre-Vet Internship
        AVAILABLE MAY-MARCH
        Ages 18+
        2-4 weeks shadowing at companion animal clinics in Chiang Mai!
    - UC-Davis
      - UC-Davis Summer Abroad Internships
        June 25 - July 24, 2027
        4 WEEKS
        Work with animals in Thailand, South Africa, Costa Rica, or Australia through our partnership with the University of California Davis
  - High School
    - Thailand High School Pre-Vet Medicine
      JULY 10 - JULY 25, 2027
      High School
      Learn from a US vet in a clinic, volunteer with elephants, and have an adventure!
    - Australia High School Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine
      JUL 10 - JUL 25, 2026
      High School
      Study zoo medicine with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, and more
    - Costa Rica Wildlife Medicine & Dog Shelter (Veterinary Academy)
      SUMMER 2027
      High School
      Join a wildlife rescue in the rainforest. Spider monkeys, sloths, tamanduas, toucans, and more!
    - Junior Veterinary Medicine Washington, DC (Veterinary Academy)
      SUMMER 2027
      Middle School
      Middle school students join to learn hands-on skills and visit behind the scenes at the Smithsonian National Zoo
    - Zoo Medicine in Massachusetts (Veterinary Academy)
      SUMMER 2027
      High School
      Learn zoo management, enrichment techniques, and animal care at the Capron Park Zoo
    - Texas Zoo Medicine (Veterinary Academy)
      SUMMER 2027
      High School
      Go behind the scenes at The Texas Zoo for 1 week of zoo animal care & management.
    - Florida Reef Experience (Veterinary Academy)
      SUMMER 2027
      High School
      Join snorkel surveys of Florida coral reefs and learn about how to research and conserve these fragile and beautiful ecosystems.
  - Vets, Vet Students, & Techs
    - Everyone
      - The Sylvia Earle Hope Spots® Expedition
        AUGUST 11-25, 2027
        Ages 18+
        2 weeks in Costa Rica diving and helping with research and conservation of sea turtles, whales, and coral reefs. Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver certification required.
    - Vet Students
      - Dental Internship Weekend (Florida)
        Observe the vet team up close as they anesthetize and provide dental care to chimpanzees!
      - Thailand Vet School Elephant Medicine
        Work alongside an elephant veterinarian for two weeks at a sanctuary!
      - Australia Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Internship
        OPEN START DATE
        2-4 weeks at a wildlife hospital on the Gold Coast!
    - Vet Techs
      - Thailand Vet Tech Program
        JUL 24 - AUG 8, 2027
        Learn from a US vet in a dog rescue clinic and volunteer with elephants for a week. An adventure just for vet tech students!
    - Vets & Vet Professionals
      - Rhino De-Horning Mission: Namibia (Veterinary Professionals)
        Track rhinos for research and protect them from relentless poaching.
  - CELA Belize
    - Nursing in Belize 4-Week Experience
      Learn about global health and shadow medical professionals on clinical rotations
    - Tropical Marine Ecology and Conservation
      JULY 24 - AUG 2, 2027
      Explore and experience coral reef ecology through daily snorkel surveys!
    - Global Perspectives in Health
      JUN 27 - JUL 11, 2026
      Learn global health issues through field visits and clinical experiences!
    - One Health: Public Health in the Tropics
      See the connections between human, animal, and environmental health through large animal medicine and community health practices
    - Large Animal Veterinary Practice in the Tropics
      JUNE - JULY 2027
      Learn large animal medicine hands-on from a Belizean vet as you visit farms around the country
    - Wildlife Health, Ecology, and Conservation
      JUNE 12 - 26, 2027
      Learn about jaguars, tapirs, howler and spider monkeys, crocodiles, and various raptors through conservation and research projects!
    - Community Health: Nursing Clinical Internship
      JULY 10-26, 2027
      Clinical nursing rotations with Belizean nurses and medical professionals in the city and nearby villages!
    - Faculty-Led Groups
      CELA Belize hosts faculty-led groups year-round and can provide an unforgettable itinerary for you and your students.
  - Reunions
    - Alumni Trip: Thailand
      10 days
      JUL 25 - AUG 3, 2027
      Open to Loop Abroad alumni students and staff and their partners, family, and friends
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Virtual Experiences
- Online Courses, Research Fellowships, and Internships
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- Research
  - Jaguar & Howler Monkey Research Fellowship (Belize)
    ENROLL NOW
    July 11 to Aug 1, 2026
    100 Research Hours
    Study wildlife conservation, use camera traps to track big cats, and support primate reintroduction to Belize's tropical forest.
  - Manatee & Crocodile Research Fellowship (Belize)
    ENROLL NOW
    May 23 to June 13, 2026
    July 11 to Aug 1, 2026
    100 Research Hours
    Protect manatees and crocodiles in the Placencia Lagoon by analyzing aerial drone footage and helping scientists understand their ecosystem.
  - Dolphin and Whale Research Fellowship
    ENROLL NOW
    July 29 to Aug 20
    100 Research Hours
    Study wild bottlenose dolphin and gray and humpback whale populations and help protect their habitats
  - Zoo Research Fellowship
    100 Research Hours
    Improve the lives of rare black-footed cats along with birds, primates, and big cats at the Lory Park Zoo in South Africa.
- Online Courses
  - - Suture Techniques Course
      START TODAY
      Learn all the basics of suture instruments, knots, ligatures, and patterns! Start anytime - at your own pace.
    - Veterinary Radiology: Exotics Diagnostic Imaging
      START TODAY
      Learn diagnostic imaging of exotic avian, reptilian, and mammalian patients. Test your skills interpreting radiographs!
    - Wildlife Medicine Panama
      START TODAY
      Ever wondered what it’s like to be a sloth vet? Or to treat some of the world’s most endangered wildlife? This program is for you.
  - - Elephant Positive Reinforcement Training
      START TODAY
      1 credit
      Learn the best training methods to build trust with wild animals in rescue, rehabilitation, and zoo settings.
    - Prosthetic Design: Biomedical Engineering in Vet & Human Medicine
      START TODAY
      2 credits
      Learn anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics plus how prosthetics are used in special applications with sea turtles, toucans, rhinos, elephants!
    - Companion Animal Management
      START TODAY
      1.5 credits
      Learn the anatomy, physiology, and health management of dogs and cats through a clinical lens.
  - - Veterinary Spanish 101
      START TODAY
      Learn the essential Spanish you need to communicate with Spanish speaking clients as well as veterinarians.
    - Australia Wildlife Handling, Conservation, and Care
      START TODAY
      1.5 credits
      Learn about rescuing, diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating, and conserving Australian wildlife. 20+ hours of video lessons.
    - Elephant Medicine and Management
      START TODAY
      1.5 credits
      Learn elephant anatomy, behavior, training, welfare, common diseases and medical conditions, as well as conservation of these unique species.
- Internships
  - Exotics Veterinary Pathology Internship
    Earn up to 45 vet hours learning veterinary pathology of birds and other exotics from a state-of-the-art Belizean clinic.
  - Vets Around the World Internship
    Live demos with elephants, big cats, toucans, sloths, crocodiles, raptors, and more. 50 vet hours.
    
    Visit Thailand, Costa Rica, South Africa, and Belize learning from expert vets.
  - Veterinary Orthopedics Internship
    Join a wildlife veterinarian live for orthopedic exams, treatments, surgeries, and physical therapy. 40 exotics hours.
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