Avi and Talila Sivan were appointed directors in 2003, she was appointed manager of Mefou National Park. During her tenure as manager, Rachel has been a key part of the team that has transformed Mefou into one of the largest, best known primate conservation charities in Africa. The Sivans have overseen vast improvements in the enclosures, veterinary care, transport, security and infrastructure at Mefou. Rachel has worked closely with Talila on a daily basis, resulting in her development from a volunteer with a single-minded animal focus to a confident manager, driven by her passion for primates. Bibila Tafon (Babs), Manager - Mefou National Park Babila Tafon has worked for Ape Action Africa since its inception 14 years ago as CWAF and became manager of our team working with the primates in Mvog Betsi Zoo in Yaoundé in 2003. He has developed the veterinary team over the years and he now has two veterinary technicians to assist him in providing excellent veterinary care to hundreds of primates. Tafon regularly attends the PASA (Pan African Sanctuaries Alliance) vet workshops and he has travelled to the US and the UK for vet conferences and training. Volunteer programme Ape Action Africa offers a limited number of self-funded volunteer placements for one- to three-months in the Mefou National Park in Cameroon to people aged over 21 with a passion for primate conservation and Africa. References External links Ape Action Africa - www.apeactionafrica.org Animal reintroduction Animal welfare organizations based in Cameroon Nature conservation in Cameroon Environmental organizations based in Cameroon Organizations established in 1996 Primate sanctuaries Wildlife sanctuaries of Africa