Hi, my name is Kayleigh Sharland. I am a 1st-year zoology student at Aberystwyth University with a passion for animal conservation and welfare!

I am going on an animal conservation expedition to South Africa with Operation Wallacea from July 27th to August 12th this summer. This involves working closely with leopards in a conservation scheme at Dinokeng reserve, as well as working underwater with the marine life at Sodwana Bay. This trip isn't just a fun tour of Africa. I'll be working with dedicated scientists as a research assistant, helping to change the lives of the animals and residents that live in and around Dinokeng and Sodwana.

I, along with a group of good friends, have decided to climb Pen y fan mountain in the Brecon Beacons to try and raise some money towards the cost of my trip, as it is entirely self-funded. Our climb takes place on May 6th, 2017.

Thank you for visiting my page, and for taking the time to read about my expedition.