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Description
This is a rescue and rehabilitation center for domestic and wild animals that are injured, abandoned, or orphaned. Our goal is to provide them with care, recovery, and a safe home.
We do not work with dogs and cats – our focus is on other animal species that often receive less attention.
Currently, around 150 animals live in our sanctuary, including horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, roe deer, emus, a wallaby kangaroo, many types of birds and poultry, rabbits, and abandoned exotic pets such as turtles, parrots, a ferret, degus, and chinchillas.
Besides animal care, this place also serves as an educational center open to visitors on weekends. People can meet the animals, feed them, ride horses, and learn how to treat animals and nature with kindness and respect.
Our mission
this place is a volunteer-based organization funded entirely by donations and visitor support.
Our mission is not only to help animals but also to teach people how to reconnect with nature and live in harmony with all living beings.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Interests
Pets
Farming
Charity work
Art & design
Animals
Camping
Nature
Hiking
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers can learn a lot about animals and animal care and conserving the nature. Also they can learn about Serbian culture, tradition, visit many historic sites, many of which are close to our shelter, enjoy the untouched nature of near by mountains on foot or on a horseback. They can also go sightseeing in city of Nis, try local food and experience night life in our city.
Help
Who we are looking for
We are looking for reliable and responsible volunteers who have previous experience working with animals or on small farms.
You should be comfortable around animals, physically capable, and truly passionate about nature and animal care.
We appreciate people who enjoy teamwork but are also independent in their tasks.
Good communication skills, openness, and a willingness to learn are always a big plus!
Type of help
• feeding and watering various animals
• cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, feeders, and waterers
• taking animals out to pasture
• preparing and checking food
• observing animal health
• helping with loading and unloading food
• maintaining the yard and visitor areas (sweeping, collecting leaves, removing waste)
• assisting with general house and space maintenance
Languages spoken
Bulgarian: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Croatian: Fluent
Macedonian: Fluent
Serbian: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteers have access to:
a private room with a bed
shared bathroom and kitchen
free Wi-Fi
parking space
Meals are provided together with the team (by arrangement).
Breakfast is provided and the rest of the meals you should provide for yourself. It's possible to buy food from the locals in our village, and there is also a small market in the village.
Our shelter is in he village of Kamenica, 7 km away from the centre of the city of Nis. There is a direct bus line that starts from the main bus station in Nis and arrives just 150 m from our shelter.
What else ...
We are located in Kamenica village, about 8 km from the city of Niš (southern Serbia).
The area is surrounded by nature, vineyards, and forests — a perfect place for hiking, horseback riding, and relaxing in the countryside.
There is a regular bus line to Niš, and transport for volunteers is free.
Additional information
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
We welcome: individuals, couples, and groups
Basic English is required for communication with the team and visitors.
Our message
If you love animals, nature, and want to make a positive impact — you’ll feel right at home here.
Welcome to our small community of kindness, nature, and respect for all living beings!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Feedback (6)
I'm sorry to don't leave a good review because the group is great, i met such a nice people, and i love the scope of the association.
The main lack was the organization. Mainly at the beginning, there wasn' anyone that explains and show me. Each day there wasn't defined the working and free time, indeed i didn't… read more
I spent 7 days volunteering for the animal shelter and it was always very satisfying! My responsibilities were mainly playing and feeding the small animals (degus, birds, rabbits, etc) but also to do some cleaning in and outside… read more
I never really interacted before with most of the animals here (horses, pigs, buck etc) but I had a great time learning to do so. As an animal lover, this was… read more
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I'm sorry to don't leave a good review because the group is great, i met such a nice people, and i love the scope of the association.
The main lack was the organization. Mainly at the beginning, there wasn' anyone that explains and show me. Each day there wasn't defined the working and free time, indeed i didn't… read more
I spent 7 days volunteering for the animal shelter and it was always very satisfying! My responsibilities were mainly playing and feeding the small animals (degus, birds, rabbits, etc) but also to do some cleaning in and outside… read more
I never really interacted before with most of the animals here (horses, pigs, buck etc) but I had a great time learning to do so. As an animal lover, this was… read more
I spent here 2 weeks and it was totally great.
A lot of meetings, communication were attached
Work was easy.
The volunteers were very kind to me
Johnny was like a big brother. We had a lot of fun together :D
Truly recommend you this project. I hope you will get a good stay here :)
P.S. Guys from ZooPlanet, you are doing a good job!… read more
Jhonny and is friend be good :)
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