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- Travel & Study Abroad in 2024 & 2025
- - Pre-Vets
    - USA
      - Big Cat Research Week Indiana
        JULY 13 - 19, 2025
        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
        MARCH 9-15, 2025
        JULY 20-26, 2025
        Ages 18+
        Learn zoo management behind-the-scenes including animal health and nutrition, labs, and vet rounds
      - Texas Zoo Pre-Vet Med
        JULY 6-12, 2025
        Ages 18+
        Go behind the scenes at The Texas Zoo for 1 week of zoo animal care & management.
      - Dental Internship Weekend (Indiana)
        Observe the vet team up close as they anesthetize and provide dental care to big cats and/or primates!
    - Africa
      - Egypt Pre-Vet Equine Medicine
        MAY - JUNE 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Work with rescued horses, donkeys, mules, and experience an equine hospital. And of course the Great Pyramids!
      - South Africa Zoo Medicine
        JUNE - AUG 2025
        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 - JULY 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Volunteer with cheetahs t a cheetah breeding and conservation facility as well as a big cat wildlife ranch. Go on an African safari!
      - South Africa Wildlife Research
        JULY 12-27, 2025
        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 3-Week Experience
        MAY 31 - JUNE 21, 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Work with a ton of species at the Lory Park Zoo for 2 weeks. Then 1 week working at a rhino rescue. Safari to Kruger Game Reserve!
      - South Africa 4-Week Experience
        JULY 12 - AUG 10, 2025
        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 28 - AUG 10, 2025
        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
      - Thailand College Pre-Vet Medicine
        MAY - JULY 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Learn from a US vet in a small animal clinic. Volunteer with elephants for a week. An incredible adventure!
      - Thailand Pre-Vet Zoo Medicine and Management
        MAY 31 - JUNE 15, 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Learn about handling, care, and enrichment of zoo animals and spend a day at an elephant sanctuary!
      - Thailand 4-Week Experience
        JUN 13 - JUL 14, 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Four weeks in tropical Thailand working with elephants, cats, dogs and marine life!
      - Thailand Pre-Vet 6-Week Summer Semester
        MAY 31 - JUL 14, 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Our most popular Thailand veterinary and conservation experiences with elephants, dogs, cats, and zoo animals as well as protecting forest and coral reef ecosystems
      - Thailand College Pre-Vet Medicine with St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine
        Learn from a US vet in a small animal clinic. Volunteer with elephants for a week. An incredible adventure and an opportunity to connect with St Matthew's vet school!
      - Bali Pre-Vet Medicine and Wildlife Conservation
        JUNE - AUGUST 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Learn clinical skills a a cat shelter and join the team conserving sea turtles!
    - Central America
      - Costa Rica Pre-Vet Equine
        JUNE - JULY 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Learn equine veterinary care and husbandry working with horses and donkeys at a unique equestrian school.
      - Costa Rica Pre-Vet Clinical Wildlife Medicine: Caribbean
        JUNE - JULY 2025
        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 Wildlife Medicine: Rescue Center
        JUNE 1 - 14, 2025
        JULY 27 - AUGUST 9, 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Join a wildlife rescue in the heart of San Jose. Spider monkeys, sloths, tamanduas, toucans, and more!
      - Costa Rica Pre-Vet Shelter Med & Dolphin Research
        JUNE 2025
        Ages 18-25
        One week of dolphin research and one week of companion animal medicine.
      - Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation & Research
        MAY 18 - 31, 2025
        18+ Groups
        Conserve sea turtles with hands-on research, rescue, and rehabilitation.
      - Costa Rica 4-Week Experience
        JUNE 1 - 28, 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Four weeks in Costa Rica working with rainforest animals and doing dolphin research!
      - Costa Rica Pre-Vet 6-Week Summer Semester
        JUNE 1 - JULY 12, 2025
        18-25
        Conserve sea turtles with hands-on research, rescue, and rehabilitation.
      - Panama Pre-Vet Clinical Wildlife Medicine
        JUNE 1-14, 2025
        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!
    - Australia
      - Australia Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine
        MAY - JULY 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Study zoo medicine with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, and more
      - Australia Wildlife Hospital
        JUNE 28 - JULY 12, 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Learn about wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast
      - Australia 4-Week Experience
        MAY 31 - JUNE 28, 2025
        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, and wildlife in and around Chiang Mai, Thailand.
      - Global Veterinary Semester Abroad
        SUMMER - 12 WEEKS
        Ages 18-25
        Thailand, South Africa, and Costa Rica learning about elephants, sea turtles, cheetahs, primates, dogs, cats, and rescued wildlife.
    - 6 Weeks
      - Thailand Pre-Vet Summer Semester
        MAY 31 - JUL 14, 2025
        Ages 18-25
        Our most popular Thailand veterinary and conservation experiences with elephants, dogs, cats, and zoo animals as well as protecting forest and coral reef ecosystems
      - South Africa Pre-Vet Summer Semester
        JUNE 28 - AUGUST 11, 2025
        Ages 18-25
        For pre-vets hands-on with African animals in conservation projects and zoos.
      - Costa Rica Pre-Vet Summer Semester
        JUNE 1 - JULY 12, 2025
        Ages 18-25
        6 weeks in Costa Rica learning wildlife medicine, sea turtle conservation, and caring for rescue dogs!
  - Internships
    - 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!
    - Greece Pre-Vet Internship
      OPEN START DATE
      Ages 18+
      2-4 weeks with a veterinarian in Athens or Thessaloniki
    - Greece Wildlife Research Internship
      AVAILABLE MAY - SEPTEMBER
      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 Lipsi island
    - 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.
    - UC-Davis Summer Abroad Internships
      June 29 - July 26, 2025
      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 12 - JULY 27, 2025
      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 26 - AUG 9, 2025
      High School
      Study zoo medicine with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, and more
    - Costa Rica Wildlife Medicine & Dog Shelter (Veterinary Academy)
      SUMMER 2025
      High School
      Join a wildlife rescue in the rainforest. Spider monkeys, sloths, tamanduas, toucans, and more!
    - Junior Veterinary Medicine Washington, DC (Veterinary Academy)
      SUMMER 2025
      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 2025
      High School
      Learn zoo management, enrichment techniques, and animal care at the Capron Park Zoo
    - Texas Zoo Medicine (Veterinary Academy)
      SUMMER 2025
      High School
      Go behind the scenes at The Texas Zoo for 1 week of zoo animal care & management.
    - Florida Reef Experience (Veterinary Academy)
      SUMMER 2025
      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
    - Vet Students
      - Dental Internship Weekend (Florida)
        OCT 5-6 & NOV 9-10, 2024
        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
      - Tulum Vet Tech Adventure
        JULY 9-16, 2025
        Join a canine spay/neuter clinic and explore Tulum, including Maya ruins, snorkeling, and Playa del Carmen.
      - Thailand Vet Tech Program
        JUL 26 - AUG 10, 2025
        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 & Elephant Collaring
        Track rhinos for research and protect them from relentless poaching.
  - CELA Belize
    - Nursing in Belize 4-Week Experience
      JUN 28 - JUL 26, 2025
      Learn about global health and shadow medical professionals on clinical rotations
    - Tropical Marine Ecology and Conservation
      JUN 14 - JUN 24, 2025
      Explore and experience coral reef ecology through daily snorkel surveys!
    - Global Perspectives in Health
      JUN 28 - JUL 12, 2025
      Learn global health issues through field visits and clinical experiences!
    - One Health: Public Health in the Tropics
      JUN 14 - JUL 12, 2025
      See the connections between human, animal, and environmental health through large animal medicine and community health practices
    - Large Animal Veterinary Practice in the Tropics
      MAY-JULY 2025
      Learn large animal medicine hands-on from a Belizean vet as you visit farms around the country
    - Wildlife Health, Ecology, and Conservation
      MAY-JUNE 2025
      Learn about jaguars, tapirs, howler and spider monkeys, crocodiles, and various raptors through conservation and research projects!
    - Community Health: Nursing Clinical Internship
      JUL 12 - JUL 26, 2025
      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.
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Virtual Experiences
- Online Courses, Research Fellowships, and Internships
- Research
  - Jaguar & Howler Monkey Research Fellowship (Belize)
    100 Research Hours
    JUN 28-JUL 19, 2025
    Study wildlife conservation, use camera traps to track big cats, and support primate reintroduction to Belize's tropical forest.
  - Manatee & Crocodile Research Fellowship (Belize)
    100 Research Hours
    JUL 19 - AUG 9, 2025
    Protect manatees and crocodiles in the Placencia Lagoon by analyzing aerial drone footage and helping scientists understand their ecosystem.
  - Zoo Research Fellowship
    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
      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
      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
      Learn about rescuing, diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating, and conserving Australian wildlife. 20+ hours of video lessons.
    - Elephant Medicine and Management
      START TODAY
      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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