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Wildlife Husbandry Internship in Costa Rica

by: Roots Interns

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Calling all aspiring wildlife conservationists! If you want to experience working with animals, build skills in wildlife husbandry, and gain insight into nonprofit conservation work, this is the program for you. This internship places you in a wildlife sanctuary in the Alturas region of the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica, one of the most biodiverse, animal-dense areas in the world. This san...

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Program Highlights

Get an international experience in a nonprofit context

Experience working closely with Costa Rican wildlife

Enhance skill development in wildlife husbandry and care

Develop expansive insight into nonprofit conservation work

Build unforgettable memories living and working in Costa Rica

Quick Details

Locations
  • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Social Work
  • Veterinary Science
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica
  • Antiguan & Barbudan
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Recognitions

Innovative New Program, Intern Abroad Winner 2022Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.11

Total Reviews

1

Wildlife Internship in Costa Rica

by: KylieProgram: Wildlife Husbandry Internship in Costa Rica
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I had an amazing time over the past three months in Dominical, Costa Rica. It was a different way of living than in the United States— but it was such a good change. It opened my eyes to a new part of the world, allowed me to see parts of Costa Rica I wouldn't have been able to on my own, and experience a new way of life. I met so many people from all over the world and so many lifelong friends were made. I eventually got over my fear of bugs and really enjoyed living the Costa Rica life! I lear...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Animal Sciences
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Online Application

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