WildeZambia

Step beyond the classroom and into the heart of the Zambian wilderness on this immersive Wilde Tracks Conservation Mission, where wildlife veterinary medicine, conservation and hands-on field learning come together.

Designed for veterinary students, veterinarians, veterinary nurses and veterinary technicians, this 10-day mission offers a rare opportunity to learn alongside experienced wildlife veterinarians and conservation professionals while seeing what it really takes to work with African wildlife in the field.

Your days will take you directly into wildlife operations, with opportunities to observe and participate in chemical immobilisation, darting, wildlife capture and animal handling, alongside practical sessions, clinical case discussions and specialist lectures. You will explore wildlife pharmacology, capture techniques, physical restraint, capture-related risks, infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation ethics, wildlife legislation and helicopter operations.

Based on a remote 20,000-hectare reserve in southern Zambia, your classroom is the African bush itself. Wildlife surrounds the reserve, with opportunities to encounter southern white rhino, buffalo, zebra, sable, roan, puku, black lechwe, wildebeest and other iconic African species. Depending on conservation priorities and field conditions, activities may also include game drives, walking safaris, wildlife tracking and conservation patrols.

And the learning doesn’t stop when the fieldwork does. Take time to discover the extraordinary landscapes of the Zambezi, visit Victoria Falls and experience Zambia beyond the reserve, creating a mission that combines professional development, conservation and adventure.

Expect early mornings, muddy boots, unforgettable wildlife encounters and the unpredictability that comes with working in the field. Every day can bring something different, making this an opportunity to challenge yourself, expand your practical knowledge and gain a genuine insight into the world of wildlife veterinary medicine.

This is more than learning about wildlife medicine – it is an opportunity to step into the field, contribute to conservation and experience the wild from a completely different perspective.