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Animal Experience International

We are a B Corp that helps students, professionals and animal lovers find international volunteer experiences with animals. TICO registration # 50022902.

Dr. Heather Reid has 20 years experience as a wildlife vet. She has worked in Canada's busiest wildlife rehabilitation hospital and has seen the enormous help that volunteers can bring to organizations. She is excited to take the skills of enthusiastic volunteers to animal organizations around the world. Nora Livingstone has extensive travel and volunteer experience. She has volunteered with anima

ls in such places as Nepal, Thailand and Costa Rica. She loves the idea of empowering people to live their dreams and travel while helping animals.

05/14/2026

Our cofounder Nora Livingstone just had a new article published about ethical animal volunteering with kids and why these experiences can shape the way families see animals, travel, and the world around them!
One of our favorite reminders from the piece: you do not need to be an expert to make a meaningful difference. Sometimes helping looks like preparing food for animals, cleaning enclosures, or supporting the people already doing the work every day.
If you have ever wondered what ethical wildlife travel can actually look like for families, this one is worth the read.

05/05/2026

These are just some of the animals one of our amazing volunteers saw on his trip to Kenya. This could be you! You don’t need to be a vet, or an animal expert, you just need to love animals!

04/29/2026

This animal wasn’t saved by a hero. It was helped by someone who simply showed up and cared.
Meet Rachel. She first volunteered with AEI in Thailand during her first year of post secondary school, an experience she describes as something that opened a part of her she didn’t even know existed. She came curious and ready to learn, and later in Costa Rica, our biologist called her an “honorary biological assistant” for the way she jumped in and got involved.
Today, she manages an animal hospital in Ontario and continues to advocate for wild animal welfare.

04/21/2026

A few moments from one of our volunteers in Thailand, who is spending her days feeding animals, helping prepare a new otter enclosure, and celebrating Songkran with the sanctuary team and local village.
“The animals are so cute and fun to work with, especially when we feed them,” she wrote to us this week. “The staff at the sanctuary are really friendly and helpful.”
Thailand may be hot and humid, but it is also unforgettable! We love getting these little updates from the field, and don’t forget, this could be you!

04/01/2026

Happy Migratory Bird Day and April 1st!

03/18/2026

Want to read more? Check out the link in our bio and see how fresh bread led to Animal Experience International!

03/17/2026

Did you know nearly all sea turtle species are endangered? Here’s your chance to change that. 🌎 Volunteers help protect nests, rescue injured turtles, and spread conservation awareness. Join us in Costa Rica and be part of real change. 

03/09/2026

This animal wasn’t saved by a hero — it was helped by someone who just really loves dogs. Welcome to our new series highlighting the everyday people making a difference through volunteering. First up: Georgina. She saw photos of the dogs at the Mexican shelter AEI partners with, and felt pulled to help. She’s not a vet or a professional in animal welfare — just someone who cares deeply about animals and decided to show up. You don’t need to be an expert to make an impact — sometimes you just need to care enough to get involved.

03/03/2026

If volunteering with horses in Spain is not on your bucket list… it should be. Elly, our amazing volunteer who just got back from her AEI adventure would tell you the same!

02/27/2026

Captured by one of our incredible AEl volunteers, this is conservation in action. Gibbons are endangered apes who rely on protected spaces like this sanctuary to thrive. AEl volunteers help support their daily care while learning about their behavior, social bonds, and powerful morning songs. It’s immersive, meaningful, and unforgettable. This is travel with a purpose.

Address

30 Owen Street
Barrie, ON
L4M3G7

Telephone

+17057267070

Website

http://www.animalexperienceinternational.com/

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