点评:My time volunteering at Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservancy was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will stay with me forever. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed not just as visitors, but as part of something deeply meaningful. Every day brought a new adventure, a new lesson, and a new appreciation for the incredible work being done to protect wildlife and support the local community.
Having the opportunity to feed the rhinos and elephants was something I will never forget. Being so close to these magnificent animals was both humbling and emotional. One of my favorite memories was being “chased” by 3-month-old white rhino Rindy and her protective mother Kate — equal parts terrifying and unforgettable! The walks with Mac and Mandy were another highlight, filled with knowledge, laughter, and a genuine passion for conservation that was impossible not to admire.
What made Imire so special was that it was so much more than wildlife. We spent time repairing roads, building a rock bridge, cutting invasive vegetation, and contributing in ways that made us feel connected to the land itself. Visiting the local school and sewing sanitary pads alongside the mothers in the community was incredibly moving and gave me such admiration for the strength, kindness, and resilience of the people there.
Learning bush survival skills, hearing stories from local villagers, and experiencing their customs, dancing, and singing created memories that words hardly do justice. There was such authenticity, warmth, and heart in every interaction.
Imire is not just a conservancy — it is a place filled with purpose, compassion, community, and unforgettable people and animals. I left with a full heart, a new perspective, and memories I will treasure for the rest of my life. Thank you to everyone at Imire for an experience that changed me in the best possible way.
翻译:我在伊米尔犀牛和野生动物保护区做志愿者的经历真是一生难忘,它将永远铭刻在我的记忆中。从我们抵达的那一刻起,我们就受到了热情的欢迎,不仅仅是作为游客,而是作为一项意义非凡的事业的一份子。每一天都充满了新的冒险、新的学习,也让我更加深刻地体会到他们为保护野生动物和支持当地社区所做的卓越工作。
能够有机会喂犀牛和大象,是我永生难忘的经历。如此近距离地接触这些雄伟的动物,既让我感到自身的渺小,又让我深受感动。我最美好的回忆之一,就是被三个月大的白犀牛林迪和她护犊心切的妈妈凯特“追赶”——既惊险又难忘!和麦克和曼迪一起散步也是一大亮点,充满了知识、欢笑,以及他们对自然保护的真挚热情,令人钦佩。
伊米尔的特别之处在于,它远不止是一个野生动物保护区。我们花时间修路、搭建石桥、清除入侵植物,以各种方式为这片土地贡献力量,让我们与这片土地本身紧密相连。参观当地学校,与社区里的母亲们一起缝制卫生巾,这段经历无比动人,让我由衷地敬佩当地人民的坚韧、善良和顽强。
学习野外生存技能,聆听当地村民的故事,体验他们的风俗、舞蹈和歌唱,这些都让我难以忘怀。每一次互动都充满了真诚、温暖和真情。
伊米雷不仅仅是一个保护区——它是一个充满意义、关爱、社群精神,以及令人难忘的人和动物的地方。我带着满满的感动、全新的视角和终生珍藏的回忆离开了这里。感谢伊米雷的每一个人,这段经历以最美好的方式改变了我。