About The Primate Sanctuary
This award-winning primate sanctuary in South Africa is the first organisation that we worked with to design internships that truly meet the academic needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
This 23-hectare free-roaming sanctuary is home to more than 100 primates who were raised in captivity, whether in zoos, as pets or even for testing in medical laboratories, the entertainment industry etc. New arrivals to the sanctuary are rehabilitated before being released into the large indigenous forest. This stunning forest is also home to a plethora of indigenous wildlife including red duiker, blue duiker, bushbuck, suni, mongoose, vervet monkeys, thick-tailed hushbabies, reptiles, insects and birds.
Whether you have a research project to complete, are looking to volunteer during a placement year or just gain relevant experience during the holidays, this could be the perfect place to volunteer.
Contact us to check availability and book your internship.
Internship options
Research Projects
Research Projects
Research Projects
Conduct your undergraduate or postgraduate research at this incredible sanctuary. If you haven't decided on your research topic yet, just let us know and we can suggest some topics for you.
Animal Husbandry
Research Projects
Research Projects
Perfect for students of zoology, animal welfare, animal keeping and similar. Work alongside our animal keeping team. You will prepare and distribute food for the primates, clean feeding platforms and pre-release enclosures and monitor the primates for changes in behaviour or any injuries or health issues.
Business, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism
Business, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism
Business, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism
If you are studying a business-related discipline, we can design an internship for you, based upon your areas of interest and/or specialisation.
Photography and Filmmaking
Business, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism
Business, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism
The 23-hectare forest is a photographer's dream but can also be a challenging environment. Hone your skills during an internship, complete your own project in line with your studies or take on a project requested by the sanctuary.
Volunteer Accommodation
"The Stables" - A dedicated volunteer house located on private game reserve.
The Stables is a dedicated communal living space designed specifically for interns and volunteers at facilities in the area, including the Primate Sanctuary, and is located on a 300-hectare wildlife reserve. The reserve is just 10kms from the sanctuary and 18kms from Ballito and is home to a variety of plains species, including zebra, wildebeest, zebra, ostrich, eland, nyala and impala.
The house has twin bedrooms (no bunk beds!) and bedding and bath towels are provided. There are also two large shower rooms, each with two toilets, two showers and two sinks. The open plan kitchen and lounge area has smart TV and the house has uncapped wifi. There is also a large outdoor area with fire pit for relaxing, dining and maybe spotting the odd giraffe wander through the gardens.
During your stay, you will be provided with three meals per day. You can purchase additional snacks or treats from the lodge shop or when on a trip to Ballito.
