When I was a teenager, I visited SeaWorld in Queensland, Australia and saw there was the option to actually meet and touch a dolphin. Being an animal lover, I couldn’t believe I could have this opportunity to be so close to such beautiful intelligent animals. But something didn’t seem right to me, even then. I […] The post The Truth behind the smile of a Dolphin appeared first on The WildLife Wanderer ..read more

Having volunteered at Ape Action Africa, I have seen first hand how hard working, passionate and caring the staff are, and how absolutely dedicated they are to all the animals that call this sanctuary home. I’ve written about my experiences at the sanctuary, which you can read here, but I felt it wasn’t enough. That’s […] The post Ape Action Africa appeared first on The WildLife Wanderer ..read more

Being a volunteer at Ape Action Africa is a different experience for every person who arrives at the sanctuary. It depends on the needs of the sanctuary at the time of your stay and the length of time you volunteer. The day after I arrived, my partner and I were told we would be needed […] The post Raising The Great Apes of Africa appeared first on The WildLife Wanderer ..read more

After years of dreaming, the day finally came, where I got to meet the great apes of Africa. For as long as I could remember I have wanted to visit Africa, smell the air, met the people and animals and experience the vast continent for myself. Landing in Cameroon was an immensely surreal experience. Alongside […] The post Meeting the Great Apes of Africa appeared first on The WildLife Wanderer ..read more