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Travel & Study Abroad in 2024 & 2025
Pre-Vets
USA
Big Cat Research Week Indiana
JUNE 22 - 28, 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
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
JANUARY 5-11, 2025
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
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 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 from the tropical forests to the island reefs.
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 or more 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.
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.
Reunions
Alumni Reunion Trip 2025: Thailand
SUMMER 2025
All Alumni
Join us in Chiang Mai for elephants, caves, ziplining, cafes galore, and a riverside cruise!
Alumni Reunion Trip 2025: South Africa
SUMMER 2025
All Alumni
Go on safari at Pilanesburg National Park and explore Cape Town from beautiful Table Mountain to African penguins!
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Virtual Experiences
Online Courses, Research Fellowships, and Internships
Research
Manatee & Crocodile Research Fellowship (Belize)
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Dec 28, 2024 to Jan 18, 2025
100 Research Hours
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.
Jaguar & Howler Monkey Research Fellowship (Belize)
Study wildlife conservation, use camera traps to track big cats, and support primate reintroduction to Belize's tropical forest.
Online Courses
Suture Techniques Course
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Learn all the basics of suture instruments, knots, ligatures, and patterns! Start anytime - at your own pace.
Veterinary Radiology: Exotics Diagnostic Imaging
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Learn diagnostic imaging of exotic avian, reptilian, and mammalian patients. Test your skills interpreting radiographs!
Wildlife Medicine Panama
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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
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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
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Learn the anatomy, physiology, and health management of dogs and cats through a clinical lens.
Veterinary Spanish 101
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Learn the essential Spanish you need to communicate with Spanish speaking clients as well as veterinarians.
Australia Wildlife Handling, Conservation, and Care
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Learn about rescuing, diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating, and conserving Australian wildlife. 20+ hours of video lessons.
Elephant Medicine and Management
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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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