Big cats are often at the forefront of people’s minds whenever animal conservation is mentioned. These powerful felines have gripped imaginations across the world thanks to their prominence on various nature documentaries, and here at The Great Projects, we are delighted to be able to offer you the chance to take part in a big cat conservation project in a selection of stunning locations.
Big cat numbers are unfortunately on the decline, and unless action is taken soon some of the world’s most iconic animals such as lions, cheetahs and leopards could disappear. Big cat conservation efforts need to be increased to help protect the world's population of these felines and you can join the fight by becoming a big cat volunteer!
You can participate in a range of big cat conservation projects, where you can volunteer with cheetahs in Africa or experience the majesty of tigers in India. Your journey starts right here - check out what big cat projects we have to offer below.
Visit the fabled Kanha National Park: home to a stunning array of wildlife, including leopards, wild dogs, and of course the famous Bengal tiger.
Help make a difference to Zimbabwe's incredible wildlife and visit the breath-taking Victoria Falls.
Experience hands-on volunteering in Africa in the heart of the beautiful Namibian wilderness!
Volunteer with the 'Big 5' and the Born Free Foundation in one of South Africa's finest game reserves.
Play a vital role in the education of underprivileged children in South Africa
Assist the team with data collection to help with research on carnivore species in the stunning Kanaan Region of Namibia.
Join this 'Big 5' conservation project and help make a difference to the lives of the amazing animals that live here!
Volunteer with the 'Big 5' on one of the country’s most diverse wildlife reserves.
Volunteer with big cats, baboons, meerkats and more at this stunning wildlife sanctuary in Namibia.
Luxury meets conservation at our brand-new 'Big 5' project! Experience wildlife rescue and rehabilitation missions in the home of Safari, South Africa.
Take a 4 Day Adventure of Spectacular Wildlife, Walvis Bay and the incredible Sossusvlei Sand Dunes!
This all-encompassing tour takes in some of Namibia's most treasured wildlife including lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and more!
Perfect for the intrepid traveller, this tour takes in some of the country's most iconic attractions including Etosha National Park, the Skeleton Coast and the stunning Sossusvlei sand dunes.
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Due to there being many different species of big cat, their numbers in the wild vary. The most endangered of all of the big cat species is the Amur Leopard, and there are only around 60 of these cats remaining in the wild. Other big cats whose numbers are particularly low include the South China tiger, Asiatic cheetah, and the Scottish Wildcat.
Despite this, all big cats are facing many threats day after day, and this is why they need your help. Numbers are only going to continue to fall unless a change is made.One of the ways you can help is by working with big cats in Africa. This continent is home to a big percentage of the worlds big cats, and you can help to make a big difference to the preservation of African big cats if you choose to volunteer!
The threats to big cats vary from region to region, but there are two overwhelming threats they all share. They are:
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