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From your daily routine to where you'll sleep, the area around us, and the documents to bring — it's all laid out here so there are no surprises when you land.
The day usually starts at 7:15am with a self-serve breakfast, then it's straight into cage cleaning with the animal keepers. This is the part that takes the most energy in the morning, so come prepared.
Lunch at midday is traditional Indonesian food. Afternoons vary more — building enrichment for the animals, helping with small construction projects, or other tasks around the centre depending on what's needed that day.
You'll stay in a single-sex twin room with a western-style en-suite. There's a private balcony, a laundry rack, and clean towels and bedding provided. The shared kitchen is open any time, stocked with drinking water, tea, and coffee.
| Room | Twin room, single-sex, air-conditioned, private balcony |
| Bathroom | En-suite, western-style toilet |
| Meals | 3x daily, traditional Indonesian food |
| Laundry | Available on-site, detergent for a small fee |
| Shared kitchen | Drinking water, tea, coffee — help yourself |
WRC Jogja sits in Banjaroya village, Kulon Progo, west of Yogyakarta — a traditional village with rich culture and food. In your free time you can rent a bike to explore nearby villages, learn batik, go cave tubing, or check out the waterfalls and beaches close by.
Yogyakarta city is also an easy weekend trip — markets, food, history, Borobudur, Prambanan. Transport can be arranged for wherever you'd like to go.
Indonesia is hot and humid year-round. Wet season runs roughly October to February, so bring waterproof clothing if you're visiting then.
Clothing: loose, breathable T-shirts that cover shoulders and chest. Shorts or trousers, knee-length minimum.
Mosquito repellent: they're common, especially around the animal areas. Bring whatever works for you — a mosquito net isn't necessary.
Sun protection: sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are recommended, as the sun can be very strong.
Water bottle: a refillable one is best, since water points are available in several spots.
Boots, latex gloves, and a paper mask will be provided for working with the animals. Bringing your own is fine too.
Keeping you and the animals safe comes first. The following must be sorted before you start working with the animals:
1. TB screening
2. Hep A & Hep B vaccinations
3. Hep C serology
4. General health check
5. Covid-19 vaccination, at least 2 doses
Send the documents by email before you arrive so things go smoothly. There's no malaria in this area, but if you're travelling elsewhere too, stay cautious. All medical costs are the volunteer's responsibility.
A valid passport with an Indonesia entry stamp must be shown to staff on arrival at WRC.
Your visa needs to match your length of stay. Visa on Arrival covers up to 30 days — staying longer means you'll need an extendable visa.
Pick-up and drop-off to Yogyakarta city is included in your program fee, either from/to Yogyakarta International Airport or a location/hotel of your choice.
WRC doesn't provide travel insurance — that's on each volunteer to sort out themselves.
Ready to be part of wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education at WRC Jogja?
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From all of us at the Wildlife Rescue Center,
may the new year bring hope, healing, and protection
for wildlife and the forests they call home.
Tojeiro volunteered at WRC in 2018 and instantly fell in love. He decided to leave his job in the Netherlands to work alongside our keepers, managing projects and making sure all the animals get the best care possible. During the relocation period, Tojeiro studied animal health management to increase his capacity in the field of animal welfare.