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Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide
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Spend some time in the wild coastal areas of Costa Rica, working with a local charity to help protect adult and baby turtles facing extinction and are increasingly at risk. This programme offers you the opportunity to be part of a vital project that aims to ensure that as many turtles as possible make it out to sea. Surrounded by stunning, golden beaches and living in a Costa Rican cabin - rig...
Spend some time in the wild coastal areas of Costa Rica, working with a local charity to help protect adult and baby turtles facing extinction and are increasingly at risk. This programme offers you the opportunity to be part of a vital project that aims to ensure that as many turtles as possible make it out to sea. Surrounded by stunning, golden beaches and living in a Costa Rican cabin - right at the heart of a community, there is plenty to do and see. An ideal volunteer should be enthusiastic and passionate about animal welfare. Your dedication is critical to the success of the charity's work with turtles.
Program Highlights
Gain hands-on experience with turtles in Costa Rica.
Have the opportunity to make a real contribution toward important research used to help form campaigns to change regulations that endanger the species in Costa Rica.
Enjoy an amazing immersion into Costa Rican life and culture - a great way to learn some Spanish!
Make friends and memories for life, together with other volunteers from around the world.
Live on Costa Rica’s pristine beaches, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, or in locations that are unspoiled by tourism.
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Quick Details
- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Environment
- Wildlife
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
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Program Reviews
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Total Reviews
Watching a turtle digging a nest then catching the eggs as she laid them
January 09, 2025by: Tim JonesProgram: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster WorldwideI've been in CR 5 days and am well settled in. 1st Patrol last night in a largish group,. 4.30am tomorrow, just me & local staff. We released 98 hatchlings when I got here on Tuesday afternoon! A sublime, mesmerising experience watching a turtle digging a nest then catching the eggs as she laid them, in my hand(!) b4 transferring them to a safer spot. Couldn't put them in the hatchery as it has to be dismantled by 15th Dec when project closes for the season. Releasing hatchlings at dusk on the first and last evenings was also magical.
This combination of hard work and spectacular reward
January 06, 2025by: Elisabeth Smith and MilesProgram: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster WorldwideThe turtle experience was beyond Miles's wildest dreams. He was involved in releasing more than 400 hatchlings (I think?) and was able to catch the eggs coming from two different nesting turtles in his (gloved) hand. They were relocated to above the high tide line and away from the raccoons. I am so grateful we had this experience-- this combination of hard work and spectacular reward (in the form of turtles) is hard to find! Our lodging was great and the cook did her very best to accommodate Miles-- not an easy task!
Communication before and after the trip was always reliable.
January 05, 2025by: Madeleine RandallProgram: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster WorldwideVolunteering with turtles in Costa Rica The transfer packages and were super efficient and smooth. Communication before and after the trip was always reliable. The actual experience itself was also brilliant. Can’t fault it!
Program Details
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Locations
- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Ecology
- Vacation Packages
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
Availability
Years Offered: 2020,2021
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Certificate of Completion
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Online Application
Ready to Learn More?
Spend some time in the wild coastal areas of Costa Rica, working with a local charity to help protect adult and baby turtles facing extinction and are increasingly at risk. This programme offers you the opportunity to be part of a vital project that aims to ensure that as many turtles as possible make it out to sea. Surrounded by stunning, golden beaches and living in a Costa Rican cabin - right at the heart of a community, there is plenty to do and see. An ideal volunteer should be enthusiastic and passionate about animal welfare. Your dedication is critical to the success of the charity's work with turtles.
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Ready to Learn More?
Spend some time in the wild coastal areas of Costa Rica, working with a local charity to help protect adult and baby turtles facing extinction and are increasingly at risk. This programme offers you the opportunity to be part of a vital project that aims to ensure that as many turtles as possible make it out to sea. Surrounded by stunning, golden beaches and living in a Costa Rican cabin - right at the heart of a community, there is plenty to do and see. An ideal volunteer should be enthusiastic and passionate about animal welfare. Your dedication is critical to the success of the charity's work with turtles.
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