Animal Experience International

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 animals 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.

11/21/2025

Travel shouldn’t come at the cost of animal suffering.
It can be meaningful.
It can be ethical.
It can change lives — including yours.                     

This is what wanderlust looks like when it’s paired with purpose. From monkeys to lions to horses, every AEI volunteer t...
11/17/2025

This is what wanderlust looks like when it’s paired with purpose. From monkeys to lions to horses, every AEI volunteer trip is designed with care for communities, animals, and YOU.
                    

Do you love kangaroos? Yes? Congratulations! You meet the qualifications to volunteer with them through AEI! One of our ...
11/13/2025

Do you love kangaroos? Yes? Congratulations! You meet the qualifications to volunteer with them through AEI! One of our volunteers just got back from his volunteer trip in Australia where he got to help all different types of animals on their journey to recovery. We are always accepting applications for volunteers who want to help kangaroos and other animals in Australia, and around the world! Use the link in our bio to find out more!


                    

I swear no one’s staring at you 👀                                                                      (Click the link i...
11/06/2025

I swear no one’s staring at you 👀 (Click the link in bio to learn how you can volunteer with these curious birds)                     

Swipe to see all of our volunteer destinations around the globe!                                                        ...
10/30/2025

Swipe to see all of our volunteer destinations around the globe!                     

From kangaroos to cockatoos, Australia’s wildlife is worth protecting—and you can help. 🦘🦜 Volunteers at our Wildlife Re...
10/27/2025

From kangaroos to cockatoos, Australia’s wildlife is worth protecting—and you can help. 🦘🦜 Volunteers at our Wildlife Rehabilitation center in Australia assist with feeding, enrichment, and rehabilitation for sick and injured animals. No matter your background, you can be part of their story.
                    

Looking for an impactful way to spend your gap year? ANYONE can volunteer with animals with AEI! We believe travel shoul...
10/15/2025

Looking for an impactful way to spend your gap year? ANYONE can volunteer with animals with AEI! We believe travel should make the world a better place—for animals, for communities, and for you. These snapshots are proof that it’s possible to explore and protect at the same time. Click the link in my bio to learn how you can do the same!
                    

Some monkey business is always going down in this wildlife conservatory in Thailand. But we don’t mess around about how ...
10/11/2025

Some monkey business is always going down in this wildlife conservatory in Thailand. But we don’t mess around about how much we love animals. Explore how you can help these beautiful monkeys by volunteering for AEI using the link in our bio! 🐒.                     

Just some cute animal faces to bless your Sunday feed. Which is your favorite?                                          ...
10/05/2025

Just some cute animal faces to bless your Sunday feed. Which is your favorite?                     

10/03/2025

Let’s hear it for the man of the year, except you’re ‘the man’, because you chose an ethical animal encounter experience with AEI instead of supporting harmful practices. Click the link in our bio to explore the different animals that need your help all around the world, or go to our blog to read more about the dark side of animal tourism traps like elephant rides and lion selfies.                     

Travel changes you—and when you volunteer with animals, it changes the world too. 🌍🐾 Every photo here tells a story of c...
09/22/2025

Travel changes you—and when you volunteer with animals, it changes the world too. 🌍🐾 Every photo here tells a story of compassion, courage, and connection. These aren’t just trips—they’re transformative experiences you’ll carry forever.
                 

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