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The Endangered African Penguin – Oil Spills and Current Stats The city of Port Elizabeth is not only home to Worldwide Experience but also home to the largest colony of the endangered African penguin in the world.  The African penguin is endemic to the coastal regions of Southern Africa. Its biggest breeding population is located on the small island of St Croix, which is situated in Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth. There has been a rapid decline in number over the last year from 15,200 in 2018 down to only 13,300 breeding pairs. Of which 3638 are found on the little island of *St Croix (fromRead More →

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“Vets Go Wild was a truly life-changing experience! I would urge any vet student to beg, borrow or fundraise to get themselves to South Africa. Being up close with the wildlife and surrounded by the passionate people who protect them makes you appreciate the value of conservation of these treasured species. Getting hands-on experience under the guidance of the incredible veterinary team helped my confidence immensely. I’ve made friendships and memories that will last a long time and I hope to be back in the not so distant future!”Read More →

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“I cannot begin to express how truly amazing and life changing this experience has been. My confidence has been restored during these 16 days. This experience has exceeded all my expectations; The variety of animal species and procedures we took part in, the perfect hospitality and delicious meals – all of this contributed to a fantastic experience. I do not know how to express my gratitude and thanks to all of you for making this possible”Read More →