International Symposium on
Wildlife Utilisation in
Southern Africa

A Veterinary Perspective

 
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Comments of Previous Delegates

SYMCO 2008:

"All my dreams and expectations came true!"

"I really had the time of my life, and I don't wanna go home already - definitely coming back soon. Thanks for the experience."

"SYMCO was amazing - the best two weeks of my life - I'll be back in South Africa next summer!"

"The immobilisations were excellent"

"Thanks for giving me the opportunity to particiate. It was a great experience of wildlife, culture and learning."

"Will never forget all the best friends I have made!!!!"

SYMCO 2004:

"The whole trip was filled with unforgettable moments! But the most exciting ones were definitely during the wild life immobilisation where the dream of getting close to a lion, elephant and rhino as well as treating them, came true! Thanks again for making it happen!" - Chantal

"I have thoughts about my little symco experience on an almost daily basis and all I can say for my comment is - NO COMMENT WILL DO SYMCO JUSTICE! IT WAS PHENOMINALLY INCREDIBLY AWESOME!" - Jim, New Zealand

"SYMCO was greatest experience in my life, and I think peoples don't see such things every day. All immobilizations, game drives and campfires, actually all two weeks were marvellous." - Kaspars, Latvia

“All I can say is that it was lekker!” - Ryan, Australia

“SYMCO 2004 was awesome. Just go!” - John, Glasgow

“It was an experience that you live once in a lifetime... I am glad that I participated, everything was wonderful!” - Argyro, Greece

“It's not only matter of discovering the fascinating animal world, but also to find new friends that will be forever and you'll never stop learning.” - María

Prior to 2004:

“The entire trip was absolutely marvelous. Finding the white rhino and calf was especially wonderful. The social side of the trip was great and I made many new friends. Really enjoyed the South African beer!” - Austria, 1998

“Wow!! What a marvelous two weeks. Thank you! Hope to stay in contact with the many new friends we made here.” - New Zealand, 1998

“Brilliant - a well organised symposium in a wonderful country.” - Australia, 1996

“The elephant immobilisation was fantastic. It was a once in a lifetime experience!” - Slovenia, 1994

“It was wonderful - I couldn't have had a better time. Really fantastic.” - USA, 1994