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Costa Rica – Sloth and Wildlife Rescue Center
Join the Sloth and Wildlife Rescue Center in Costa Rica, a renowned wildlife organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of local animals. The center includes an on-site hospital and comfortable living quarters for volunteers. The enclosures, surrounded by nature, provide a habitat-like environment for the animals as they recover. As a volunteer, you'll work in a team to p...
Join the Sloth and Wildlife Rescue Center in Costa Rica, a renowned wildlife organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of local animals. The center includes an on-site hospital and comfortable living quarters for volunteers. The enclosures, surrounded by nature, provide a habitat-like environment for the animals as they recover. As a volunteer, you'll work in a team to provide care for over 100 animals – including sloths, birds, and monkeys – in a sanctuary nestled in nature's lap. You'll take on a hands-on role that involves tasks like preparing food, feeding animals, maintaining clean enclosures, and assisting the on-site vet when possible. You'll also take part in educational community projects, raising awareness about wildlife conservation.
Program Highlights
Provide care for over 100 animals, including food preparation, feeding, and enclosure maintenance.
Contribute to facility maintenance and the sanctuary's general upkeep, ensuring a safe environment for the animals.
Have plenty of opportunities to assist the on-site vet with animal treatments.
Join weekly tours (included in the program) to various destinations throughout Costa Rica.
Stay 2 weeks or longer and get the chance to join the Sloth Team, allowing you to provide focused care to sloths.
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- San Jose, Costa Rica
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-2 Years
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Environment
- Veterinary Science
- Volunteer Management
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- All Nationalities
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Helping the sloths has been so rewarding
by: PatriciaProgram: Costa Rica – Sloth and Wildlife Rescue CenterWorking at the Rescue Center Sanctuary has been one of the best experiences of my life. Costa Rica is a beautiful country only exceeded by the beautiful of the people. Working on the sloth team with Jessie was full of education and hands on experience. Helping the sloths become closer to being released into the wild has been so rewarding.
I enjoyed discovering the differences
by: StephanieProgram: Costa Rica – Sloth and Wildlife Rescue CenterI feel so grateful for the opportunity to be able to work so closely with sloths at the Animal Recue Centre Costa Rica. I enjoyed discovering the differences between the two types of sloths when I started volunteering there. My most memorable experiences at the rescue center were babysitting the baby sloths, helping my coordinator capture an adult sloth who escaped from its enclosure and being able to hold two little baby sloths gently and carefully on my last day to say goodbye.
It was an amazing experience, filled with learning, friendship, and unforgettable moments
by: MarcelaProgram: Costa Rica – Sloth and Wildlife Rescue CenterIt was amazing. I just can't find more words. I was at the Sloth and wildlife rescue center Costa Rica and was part of the vet team. I learned so much from the doctors, the other volunteers were really nice and friendly and we always had an inside joke of the day. I was only there for two weeks but that's an experience I won't forget. As a goodbye, they allow me to do a necropsy of a baby racoon, and all I can say is that everything I've learnt, is because of the amazing doctors that welcome me ...
Program Details
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Eco Tours
- Nature Tours
- Rainforest Tours
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1 Year
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
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