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CAPTA Wildlife Volunteers

Locality: Port Douglas

Address: Port Douglas Road 4877 Port Douglas, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.capta.com.au

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25.01.2022 Betcha never met one of these cuties before These tiny little guys are a part of our new Nocturnal Habitat here at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. Meet the Feathertail Glider. This is the worlds smallest gliding mammal, and they are here waiting for you to come visit in 2021 and 2022. Do something you've never done before, and may never get to do again..... as the old saying goes.... You'll never never know, if you never never go!

25.01.2022 Here's looking at you 2020.....we look forward to seeing the end of you and welcoming in 2021... B R I N G I T O N !

24.01.2022 All the colours of a rainbow ( Lorikeets that is). Our Breakfast with the Birds Buffet may be on hold during these crazy times, but the experience of dining amongst our wildlife and interacting with our animals is alive and well! Our Volunteers help our keepers with daily presentations, talks and interactive experience, all in the name of a days work!

24.01.2022 Say G'day to Courtney She is the extraordinary Wildlife Keeper that is our Volunteer Coordinator! She looks after all things Volunteer including rosters, days off, first aid ( god forbid!) offsite excursions, onsite happiness, homesickness , wildlife cuddles , photo ops and much more! There isn't much Courtney doesn't take care of for our Volunteers at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. She is missing you all in COVID hibernation and closed borders, but wants you all to swing into 2021 and come join the program... jump on the next flight... you know you want to...

23.01.2022 M E E T B O O ! isnt she just the cutest! Boo is a barking owl, and is being conditioned to be a integral part of our Nocturnal Tour. We look forward to 2020 being behind us and moving forward in 2021/ 2022 and welcoming Volunteers back to help us out with our cool creatures!

23.01.2022 Meet a Mahogany Glider! How divine are these little guys! Listed as an endangered species, the Mahogany Glider can only be found in a narrow corridor land area near Cardwell, about 3 hours south of Port Douglas. This species was rediscovered in 1989 after being lost to science for nearly 100 years! That's how rare these little ones are.... Join our International Volunteer program in 2021, and come work in the Nocturnal Habitat and see some of these little guys doing what they do best...looking cuuute!!! We at @Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas are extremely lucky to be a part of a managed species breeding program for this glider.

22.01.2022 Crazy is a part of the job role at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. You need to be crazy about Wildlife, crazy about caring for animals, crazy about working in a team....... and well just plain old crazy.... We like to have fun around here and get amongst it.

22.01.2022 An oldie but a goodie! This is was stage 1 of our Croc area redevelopment "Predator Plank". It opened in September 2018 and lots of our past volunteers have been assistants to our Croc feeding presenations! Well if you think this is cool....wait till the next stage gets underway. CROC ARENA will be shovel ready shortly as we take the next 12 months to work on bringing you the ability to Snorkel with Salties ( Esturarine Crocodiles). This will be the first of its kind on the whole East Coast of Australia and we are waiting for the world to open and bring you to our door! Until then ... share the love and posts to help get us cranking after COVID #snorkelwithsalties #crocareana

22.01.2022 They come in all shapes and sizes around here! Here is some snaps of what you'll see and feed when you join the program! Feel free to share the around!

22.01.2022 Joining our International Volunteer program for 4, 6 or 8 weeks in 2021 or 2022 will see visit our sister park Rainforeststation in Kuranda and experience the worlds oldest indigenous culture, and learn some amazing skills along the way!

22.01.2022 2015 T H R O W B A C K... Every year at the end of May the Douglas region celebrates their festival called Carnivale! if you are thinking of joining the program in 2022, then maybe May might suit if you want to get amongst the Street Parade fun with the Wildlife Habitat team! #pdcarnivale #worldtraveller #douglasshire #wildlifehabitat #streetparade

21.01.2022 Not sure this is social distancing?! Arent we meant to follow the 1.5m social distance Roo-le? Not even sure we would recommend this, but crazy kids do crazy things when they love our friendly wildlife! We want you to come hang with us in 2021 when our borders open and help us get back into a good Roo-tine!

19.01.2022 The time has arrived!!!! Hooray! On September 18th this spectacle was opened to the public in our Rainforest aviary. The new Licuala Tower and Birdseye Bridge is finally accessible! 2019 and most of 2020 has been busy for us building this great exhibit that takes you up to the treetops to get a Birdseye view of the world of Rainforest! With hundreds of rainforest birds flying past you over 3 different levels, it truly is a great experience! We cant wait to welcome you to join us.

19.01.2022 These guys were hard at it in early 2019 planting a new Koala food plantation for us! By the time the world opens again we will be looking for help to harvest some koala food from these trees. Who's up for giving us a hand? Join the 4,6 or 8 week program and we will see you soon! #wildlife #australia #worldtraveler

19.01.2022 Glamorous job? Nope... Rewarding job? YEP! Looking after animals is hard work and definitely not glamorous as you can see from Hollie buried in the Wildlife freezer giving it a clean! However, we can vouch that it is one of the most rewarding jobs going!! Come and find out just how rewarding it really can be!

19.01.2022 Who is up for a challenge in 2021! Luckily Bec, our head of Wildlife knows how to handle this prickly dude! This echidna was brought into our onsite wildlife charity care centre TARC- Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre. If you are thinking of joining our 4, 6 or 8 week program in the future, you too might come across this insane creation by mother nature and find yourself assisting our team in the care of injured, orphaned, sick or displaced native wildlife!

16.01.2022 The heavy weight rolls into town..... our favourite Babinda, our 4.2m hunka hunka, showing off his predatory launching skills ahead of a feed time at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. If joining the 4,6 or 8 week program when our sunny shores open to the world, you will get the chance to engage with "Bindi" and some of his nearest and dearest.. Are you game?

15.01.2022 Did someone say it's HOT? It can get pretty warm in the tropics at the best of times. On this particular day the temp reached a staggering 42.6 degree Celsius... that's pretty warm even for us Aussies! The crew got inventive with ways to keep cool in Wildlife food prep! Remember, if you are looking to join our program in the Southern Hemisphere summer ( Northern winter) its going to be WARM! Be ready!

14.01.2022 Do you think Christina has got her hands full with this lot? When the world borders open up ( and even the Australian borders) Chris will be looking for some Volunteers to help with daily presentations! Get in touch!! share the word for us www.wildlifehabitat.com.au/about-us/volunteer-program

14.01.2022 C R A Z Y K A T S ! How many Voli's can you fit in one selfie? Answer? Not Enough!!! Some of the team from a past year try to squeeze as much as they can into their time with us! Join a 2,4,6 or 8 week program when the world opens... we cant wait to see you!

14.01.2022 What is it? A possum? A kangaroo? A bear? This little beauty is a Lumholtz's tree kangaroo, and we are only of only 4 wildlife parks in Australia where you get to see these guys. Joining our International Volunteer program for 4, 6 or 8 weeks, means you will likely get the opportunity to work with these guys ( under supervision of course! Not as cuddly as they look sometimes!) These creatures are actually a relative of the iconic kangaroo, but unlike kangaroos, they live in trees rather than on the ground.

14.01.2022 T H R O W B A C K D A Y! A throwback pic to 2014 when the world was open, and these crazy cats came to the beautiful shores of Australia and the tropical climes of sunny Port Douglas! The gang of 7 are atop the famous Flagstaff hill look out with the backdrop of the stunning four mile beach behind them. Where do you want to be when the world reopens? Book Now!

14.01.2022 Did we mention we have Wildlife to cuddle and look after in our non profit care centre? TARC- Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre... :we'll just leave this here..... You are welcome

13.01.2022 As a participant in our 4,6 or 8 week program, you get the opportunity to be involved in offsite environmental projects, assist our local carer network with specialised projects, and visit our sister park Rainforestation. Here you will get to meet the cutest koala ever, Teddy, and discover the worlds oldest surviving culture when experiencing an indigenous performance by the award-winning Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience. Fingers crossed for the world to open in 2021 and bring you to our door!

12.01.2022 Coming to work with the right footwear could go a long way to avoiding severe disappointment! That's all we are going to say on the matter

12.01.2022 The ‘Green’ season for Port Douglas and the tropics, is the monsoonal months from December through to March. This means we get a lot of rain!This also means sometimes things don’t go according to plan! The team were out doing a Koala gum cut on our plantation next door to the park and managed to get bogged! Lucky they were so close to home, as a few hands were needed to get them out of this pickle!

10.01.2022 M R S N E A K Y H I M S E L F! Babinda... our resident male Saltwater Croc at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Hitting a large 4.2 meters long and weighing in at over 400 lbs, our boy is a BEAST!! but we LOVE him! We promise you wont have to handle him as part of the program, but you will get to handle some of his smaller relations as we educate our guests at our daily presentations about all things reptilian.... Feel like adding "croc wrangler' to your resume?

10.01.2022 I spy with my little eye.... The Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) is one of the largest free flight birds in the world. Our International Volunteers get to work with these beautiful majestic birds in our Savannah Habitat. Our pelicans can be a bit sassy sometimes, but it doesn't stop us from loving them

09.01.2022 Look at this little gangsta who came into TARC- Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre. How could you not lovean 80's hair do like that!? #jealous! Our 4, 6 and 8 week Volunteer programs will have you involved in the care of native injured wildlife brought into our wildlife charity by members of the public! The longer you are here, the more time you get with these dudes! Bring it on we say!

08.01.2022 "Lap-ping" up the attention, this little Red-legged Pademelon knows who's a soft touch for some love ! Come join us in 2021 when the borders open and get your very own amazing photos and memories of time spent with us and our favourites! See you soon!

07.01.2022 We wish all our Volunteers - Past and Future a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we cant wait to welcome 2021.... #merrychristmas #fromaustraliawithlove #portdouglasdaintree #portdouglas

06.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE We are always trying to create a great experience for all our guests, Volunteers included! 2018 saw us build Predator Plank. 2019 we opened the unique Nocturnal Habitat, with animals on exhibit that cannot be seen anywhere else in OZ, and 2020 realised the dream for the new Rainforest Habitat, Birdseye Bridge and Licuala Tower. What does 2021 hold in store? Hint..

06.01.2022 Its only 6 months 'til Christmas ( who's counting!) If you are searching for a wickedly cool gift for your favourites this Christmas, look no further than our adopt and animal program at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas - Habitat Heroes! Jump on our web page and check out how you can sponsor one of your favourites today! For our past Voli's.... adopt as a great memory of your fave during your time with us... and for our future Voli's..jump on a plane and come meet your adopted animal in 2021! We will give you a big far North Queensland welcome with open arms... we promise

06.01.2022 Been lazing around during COVID 19 dreaming about all the places you can travel when the world opens up again??? Why not come to OZ and meet Monty. We now have 2 week volunteer programs available, along with the usual 4,6 and 8 week options. Monty is just hanging around waiting for you. Book now!

04.01.2022 Things that go bump in the night.... We need some help with the critters in our new Nocturnal Habitat. Did you know that around 70% of animals in the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest ( just up the road from us!) are nocturnal. Our new exhibit focuses on the creatures of the night, and a few extra special additions not found here in the tropics! These little guys needs lots of love and attention and are pretty cool to work with! Come stay when the borders open!

04.01.2022 This little dude was admitted to our onsite wildlife charity! He's looking pretty grumpy if we do say so! If you are one of our Volunteers in the 4,6 or 8 week program, you will get to work in our wildlife medical centre and help with the rehabilitation of native wildlife #opentheborders #australia #nativewildlifecare #australiananimals #internationalvolunteers

02.01.2022 As our doors begin to open, we are hoping to enlist a helping hand from our past Volunteers and page supporters! We want to welcome back awesome International Volunteers to our program in 2021 for some wickedly amazing experiences, and we need your help to spread the word! Share the love and be our virtual "bush telegraph" and help us get the word out to come join us in 2021! Neddy and Elliott have already started the chat!

01.01.2022 Say G'day to Cecile! She was with us for 6 weeks in 2013 with her friend Line! Cecile let us know recently that her stay with us was one of the best experiences in her life to date! Be like Cecile, and join us in 2021 to create some unforgettable lifetime memories..... from us (Aus) with Love