Zoo Keeper & Zoo Staff Learning Safari’s

From Zoos to the Wild: The Art of Seeing - Behaviour in Action

Act for Wildlife, Travel for Change- At RAW Africa, we exist to protect and conserve Africa's wildlife and wild places by working with local communities and curating ethical, conscious journeys.

What We Stand For

RAW Africa Eco-Tours & Behaviour Wild

Strengthen your animal care and interpretive skills, build global conservation connections, and deepen your passion for protecting wildlife – with RAW Africa Eco-Tours and Behaviour Wild.

Our Safari Offerings in 2026

Our journeys don’t just show you a country’s wildlife and wild places – they enhance your
growth as a conscious keeper.

KENYA

Discover iconic wildlife – giraffe, zebra, and elephants, amongst pray species, and distinct species like rhino, who have no natural predators. Watch the wildlife up close to understand the dynamics of the Kenyan grasslands.

UGANDA

Walk in the footsteps of conservation legends, pull back the curtain of the rainforest and get immersed in the behaviour and communication of chimpanzees and gorillas.

MADAGASCAR

Day and night, the window never closes on watching the amazing adaptations of critically endangered lemurs and other unique wildlife only found in Madagascar. An experience like none other on earth.

ZIMBABWE

See the world through a carnivore’s eyes in breathtaking landscapes. Monitor and understand lions, painted dogs, and hyena’s carnivore behaviour, and learn about the research to reduce human/ wildlife conflict.

Meet Your Safari Leaders

BROOKE SQUIRES

Founder and Director of RAW Africa Eco-Tours

From keeper to conservation leader, Brooke has devoted more than 25 years to wildlife. At Zoos Victoria she spent 23 years caring for African species and leading conservation programs in Kenya and the DRC. With a BSc in Zoology and a Masters in International Community Development, she now channels her expertise into creating safari journeys that protect wildlife and empower people and it’s time to take that expertise back home.

DR. JENNIE WILLIS

Associate Professor, Founder and Director of Behaviour Wild

Dr. Jennie Willis is an applied animal behaviourist and Associate Professor at Colorado State University. She has worked with species from mice to ferrets, and cats to cattle, specialising in behaviour modification, enrichment, and welfare. Dr Jennie oversees the Professional Science Masters in Zoo, Aquarium & Animal Shelter Management at Colorado State University, annually takes students to Africa to learn from this incredible wild environment. Dr Jennie partners with zoos on applied behaviour research. With decades of teaching, consulting, and international speaking, Jennie equips keepers with the tools to improve animal training, welfare, and visitor engagement.

Australian Safari's Coming in 2027

Brooke and Dr Jennie will be collaborating on exciting new Australian Safari offerings in 2027, where you will walk back in time to when marsupials and monitors ruled the world. The unique behaviour and adaptations of Australia’s fauna cannot be seen anywhere else on the planet.

Special Offers for ZAA Conference Delegates

Win a free safari to Kenya or Madagascar

Submit an enquiry with us to travel to Kenya or Madagascar in 2026 on a learning safari.

Use the code ‘ZAARAWAfrica’ to receive $200 off your booking.

*Limited coupon uses available. Must be used by December 31st, 2025