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Costa Rica - Animal Rescue and Conservation

by: GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

9.5 (22)Verified

Volunteer for wildlife in Costa Rica! This program works with three wildlife sanctuaries, in the Alajuela and Puntarenas Provinces. Many animals in the sanctuaries have been rescued from wildlife traffickers or found injured. These are nursed back to health and re-released into their natural habitat when rehabilitated. Sloths, tapirs, spider monkeys, green macaws, scarlet macaws, and different ...

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Program Highlights

Contribute to the conservation efforts of a wildlife rescue center in Costa Rica.

Get up close with indigenous Costa Rican wildlife such as parrots, monkeys, sloths, and more!

Guarantee ethical wildlife interactions while volunteering in a renowned sanctuary in Costa Rica.

Enjoy cultural immersion activities, such as salsa classes, in your first week.

Attend Spanish lessons and practice what you’ve learned with local people.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
  • Alajuela, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Economic Development
  • Environment
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad ProgramTop Rated Provider 2023 - Notable MentionInnovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.73

Total Reviews

22

Fantastic experience at the animal rescue center.

by: MicheleProgram: Costa Rica - Animal Rescue and Conservation
10

I was placed with a wonderful "mom" in San Jose. Meals at her house were great, her place was clean and comfortable and she was just super sweet! The language school was fun too. My teacher was so patient and supportive. <br>Fantastic experience at the animal rescue center. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Other volunteers were fun and helpful, the work was rewarding. Can only recommend it and would do it again!

An unforgettable experience

by: NadineProgram: Costa Rica - Animal Rescue and Conservation
10

All of the family had an unforgettable experience.<br>Nadine enjoyed working with the medical team in the Animal Hospital and the rest of the family had a wonderful time working in the Sanctuary. <br>We can not thank GoEco and the Animal Rescue Centre, Costa Rica for this unforgettable experience. ❤️❤️

Syringe feeding milk to the baby sloths was the most amazing experience

by: IsabelProgram: Costa Rica - Animal Rescue and Conservation
8

Syringe feeding milk to the baby sloths was the most amazing experience. I was privileged to be able to help the vet when inspecting an injury to a wild sloth’s leg. It was fantastic to be surrounded by so much nature, seeing up close animals we don’t see at home in the UK and knowing that we were helping them, and learning more about the animals and birds. A great overall experience, only marred slightly by the inevitable cliques which form among some volunteers of similar ages to each other a...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Cooking
  • Dancing
  • Yoga

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • 1 Year
  • 1-3 Months
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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