Join a full-day wildlife rehabilitation course in the Pyrenees with Fundació Zoo del Pirineu. Gain hands-on skills in animal care and conservation in a stunning mountain setting.
Join a full-day wildlife rehabilitation course in the Pyrenees with Fundació Zoo del Pirineu. Gain hands-on skills in animal care and conservation in a stunning mountain setting.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Fundació Zoo del Pirineu · Odén, Cataluña
moderate.
8 hours.
Participants should be in decent physical condition to handle practical activities involving movement and handling animals.
No, the course is designed for beginners and enthusiasts interested in wildlife rehabilitation.
Participants should be at least 16 years old to handle animals responsibly.
Yes, under expert supervision, you'll engage in hands-on rehabilitation activities.
Bring your own meal, weather-appropriate clothing, and comfortable footwear.
Absolutely, everyone interested in wildlife and conservation is welcome.
Reservations are made through the provided booking link and spots are limited.
The Pyrenees have a long tradition of mountain rescue and conservation efforts, dating back to early 20th-century initiatives.
The region prioritizes reintroduction programs and habitat preservation to maintain biodiversity and support native species.
Fundació Zoo del Pirineu, located in Odén, Cataluña, is a conservation-focused animal centre offering educational experiences and hands-on courses. The foundation operates a range of structured activities that include wildlife photography courses, rehabilitation training, guided visits, bird-of-prey flying exhibitions, falconry courses, owl encounters, short animal interactions, and seasonal volunteer days. Each activity is designed for public learning and engagement under professional supervision. Photography offerings range from one-hour animal sessions to a full six-hour Curso de fotografía focusing on wildlife image-making in controlled settings. Rehabilitation and cetrería programs provide practical, expert-led instruction: the Curso de rehabilitación de fauna salvaje is a full-day hands-on course, and the Curso de cetrería runs as a shared session every fourth Sunday with private group bookings available. Guided experiences include one-hour Visita guiada tours and specialized Exhibición de vuelo de aves rapaces that showcase the flight and behaviour of raptors. Short-format activities such as Experiencia Animal, Fotografía animal, Experiencia Búhos, and the 45-minute Toca Toca provide accessible encounters for families and enthusiasts. The foundation also hosts a Jornada de voluntariado de otoño in partnership with Almas Salvajes, focused on bird releases and river scientific study. Fundació Zoo del Pirineu maintains transparent scheduling and clear participation requirements. It emphasizes education, welfare, and conservation, delivering experiences in a natural mountain setting. Visitors should bring meals where specified; the park supplies snacks and drinks for some programs. Booking information and specific safety guidelines are provided by the foundation for each activity. Operating season and hours are on its website.
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