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Travellers to Johannesburg will want to visit the Lion Park after their cheap flights to Johannesburg. This park was started in November 1966 by the Chipperfield's Circus. The park was originally operated by Jim Stockley and his wife Marjorie who were members of the Chipperfield's Circus. The circus company was the first to introduce performing animals to the public at the Frost Fair in 1684 which was located at the Thames.
Animals Besides three prides of lions the park also features hyenas, zebra, giraffe, and various plains antelope.
The Lion Park is located in the middle of the Gauteng-Tshwane complex. The climate is very nice most of the year with 8 to 10 hours of sunshine daily.
The park features an outstanding volunteer program. While there guests can help with preparing the food for the baby lions, interacting with the public who come to see the lions, and helping at the restaurant. The volunteer will also help in keeping up the park including road maintenance and weeding. Perhaps the most exciting activity will be able to walk the lions on a daily basis.
The volunteer must be willing to donate from 2 to 4 weeks to the project. The volunteer must be 18 years old and be in good health able to withstand the hard work. The volunteer must love people and animals as they will often be interacting with both.
In exchange, the volunteer will be able to stay in a tent with modern conveniences. Also included in the trip is breakfast and lunch. Special activities are often planned such as a dinner outing and safaris.Volunteers following a cheap flight Johannesburg can also volunteer with the Children's Home Othandweni, which means a place of love and cares for 90 children who have been abandoned or mistreated. Volunteers can work with the children particularly in the area of arts and crafts which is often the only way that children feel that they can express themselves.
These are just two of the many volunteer opportunities available in Johannesburg. Those choosing to volunteer should check to see what health requirements are required to travel to Johannesburg. They should then raise the funds for their trips. Then they should take their cheap flights Johannesburg. It will be a very rewarding experience that will build memories to last a lifetime. Participating in these volunteer opportunities is a great way to see the country and interact with local people, making it a much better vacation.
