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Volunteer Abroad Animals in Costa Rica

Volunteer in Costa Rica with Animals

Volunteer in Costa Rica with animals and discover why this country is one of the most biodiverse places in the world...

Volunteer in Costa Rica with animals and discover why this country is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. Admire the unique Costa Rican sloths? These endearing animals will steal your heart in no time. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities in Costa Rica with wild animals: Work with horses, take part in jaguar conservation, or protect parrots!

By volunteering in Costa Rica with animals, you can help support the efforts to protect these endangered species and their habitats. Overall, volunteering in Costa Rica with animals can be a fantastic way to make a positive impact and have the meaningful experience of your life.

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 Animal Wildlife Rescue
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Guácima, Costa Rica
Rescue Center Costa Rica

Animal Wildlife Rescue

Very Good 4.4
(144)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
318 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Join us in the crucial mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and, whenever possible, releasing injured and displaced wildlife. Your support is vital for our shared goal! Details >

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 Sea Turtle Conservation Ambassador
Life Below Water
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Sea Turtle Conservation Ambassador

Great 4.4
(251)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
271 €  per week · 2  ‑  30  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer and save turtles, make a difference and meet one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Join us in Pacific Costa Rica! Details >

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 Animal Keeper Assistant
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica San Jose, Costa Rica
Refugio Animal de Costa Rica

Animal Keeper Assistant

Perfect 4.7
(44)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
309 €  per week · 1  ‑  50  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Hands on contribution with everyday chores like feeding, cleaning and giving animals any care they need, to help them recover and go back to nature! Details >

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 Sloth Monitoring and Turtle Conservation
Life Below Water Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Sloth Monitoring and Turtle Conservation

Great 4.4
(251)
Video Flex Option
280 €  per week · 2  ‑  28  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Join us in Quepos to actively conserve sloths and turtles, monitoring these beautiful creatures. Make a significant impact on wildlife and nature! Details >

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 Leatherback Turtle Ambassador
Life Below Water
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Limón, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Leatherback Turtle Ambassador

Great 4.4
(251)
Video Flex Option
256 €  per week · 1  ‑  35  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Get in direct contact with turtles and help us conserve the biggest turtle in the sea! Here you will have the chance to meet and work with awesome animals! Details >

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 Be a great Sea Turtle Conservationist
Life Below Water
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Isla Damas

Be a great Sea Turtle Conservationist

Brilliant 4.8
(31)
Video Flex Option
390 €  per week · 1  ‑  30  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

Join us near Manuel Antonio, protect endangered turtles, and watch many babies hatch. Make a real impact while enjoying a great volunteer beachfront experience! Details >

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 Wildlife Sanctuary and Rescue
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Aranjuez, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
NATUWA Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife Sanctuary and Rescue

Very Good 4.4
(21)
Video Flex Option
289 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

NATUWA is a sanctuary dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating Costa Rica's wildlife, nurturing a diverse array of species back to health within a lush natural habitat. Details >

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 Let's Protect the Caribbean Wildlife
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Limón, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Let's Protect the Caribbean Wildlife

Great 4.4
(251)
Video Flex Option
224 €  per week · 1  ‑  46  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

At Pacuare, you can observe over 300 species of animals such as mammals, reptiles and birds of the Caribbean zone, and you can actively participate protecting them. Details >

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 Wildlife Conservation and Surfing
Life Below Water Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Parrita, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Wildlife Conservation and Surfing

Great 4.4
(251)
Flex Option
705 €  per week · 1  ‑  8  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Learn surfing and enjoy one of the best beaches with perfect waves while being part of the wildlife conservation programs in a paradisiacal place full of nature. Details >

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 Veterinary Internship With Wildlife
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Aranjuez, Pitahaya, Costa Rica
NATUWA Wildlife Sanctuary

Veterinary Internship With Wildlife

Very Good 4.4
(21)
Flex Option
563 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

The internship offers training in veterinary medicine, emphasizing wildlife care, rehabilitation techniques, and conservation practices in a vibrant sanctuary setting. Details >

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 Turtle Conservation Camp Supporter
Life Below Water
Costa Rica Limón, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Turtle Conservation Camp Supporter

Great 4.4
(251)
Video Flex Option
295 €  per week · 2  ‑  32  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Join Tortugas de Pacuare team and experience saving turtles and meeting people around the world and enjoying the most exuberant nature of the Caribbean coast Details >

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 Animal Rescue Center Supporter
Life On Land
Costa Rica Alajuela, Costa Rica
Volunteer Now Costa Rica

Animal Rescue Center Supporter

Good 4.2
(52)
Video Flex Option
364 €  per week · 1  ‑  50  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Experience the joy of nurturing, the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference, and the warmth of these wonderful creatures' company. Come and join us! Details >

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 Rescue Center Assistant
Life On Land
Costa Rica Alajuela, Costa Rica
Volunteer Now Costa Rica

Rescue Center Assistant

Good 4.2
(52)
Video Flex Option
364 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Join the mission! Contribute to the shelter by feeding, maintaining, and caring for animals. Ideal for vets students, families and animal lovers. Details >

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 Classical Horsemanship & Liberty
Life On Land
Costa Rica Tucurrique, Costa Rica
Finca Soley

Classical Horsemanship & Liberty

Fantastic 4.5
(38)
Video Flex Option
893 €  per week · 1  ‑  6  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Learn how to rehabilitate horses to become strong, healthy and happy. Liberty training. Learn and Practice! Horses, Nature and Farmlife. Spanish Course available! Details >

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 Bird Research
Life On Land
Costa Rica Kekoldi, Costa Rica
GVI

Bird Research

Brilliant 4.7
(151)
Video Flex Option
933 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Work on critical research efforts focused on birds within Kekoldi National Park. Details >

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 Reptile & Amphibian Diversity Research
Life On Land
Costa Rica Kekoldi, Costa Rica
GVI

Reptile & Amphibian Diversity Research

Brilliant 4.7
(151)
Video Flex Option
933 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Discover the wild and wonderful world of conservation in the Costa Rican rainforest of Kekoldi, a Bribri indigenous territory located in the Limon province of Costa Rica Details >

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 Olive Redley Turtle Conservation Supporter
Life Below Water
Costa Rica Parrita, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Olive Redley Turtle Conservation Supporter

Great 4.4
(251)
Video Flex Option
284 €  per week · 2  ‑  36  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Located on Esterillos Oeste, this program was born as a family initiative, who have been dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles for more than 10 years Details >

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 Support a Cat and Dog Shelter
Life On Land
Costa Rica Uvita, Costa Rica
Jamso Trainee

Support a Cat and Dog Shelter

Great 4.4
(69)
Flex Option
343 €  per week · 3  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Help take care of street cats and dogs and support rescue activities in Costa Rica. Find a new home for helpless animals. Details >

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 Save Turtles and Sloths
Life Below Water
Costa Rica Savegre, Costa Rica
first hand Costa Rica

Save Turtles and Sloths

Fantastic 4.5
(102)
Video Flex Option
370 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

Patrol along a wonderful beach and help to guard the nests of endangered marine turtles. You will also help monitor sloths in their natural habitat. Details >

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 Sea Turtle Conservation & Environmental Protection
Life Below Water
Costa Rica Ostional, Costa Rica
Jamso Trainee

Sea Turtle Conservation & Environmental Protection

Great 4.4
(69)
Flex Option
296 €  per week · 2  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

The sea turtles are very important for the marine ecosystems and their extinction will have consequences! Help saving sea turtles! Details >

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Volunteer Abroad Animals in Costa Rica

Volunteer Abroad with Animals in Costa Rica

Volunteering with animals in Costa Rica is a unique and rewarding experience that allows individuals to positively impact local wildlife and conservation efforts. Costa Rica is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, toucans, and sea turtles. You will have the opportunity to work closely with these animals as a volunteer, providing care and support as needed.

There are numerous opportunities to volunteer with animals in Costa Rica. Some volunteers help care for injured or orphaned animals at wildlife sanctuaries. Others work in conservation centers, where they help with research and habitat preservation. Some volunteers may even be able to work at sea turtle nesting sites, assisting in the protection of these vulnerable creatures.

Whatever type of animal volunteer work you choose, you will be making a significant contribution to Costa Rica's conservation efforts. Your efforts will help to protect and preserve this beautiful country's incredible biodiversity, as well as provide much-needed assistance to local animal populations.

Aside from the personal fulfillment that volunteering with animals in Costa Rica will provide, you will also have the opportunity to learn about the local wildlife and conservation efforts. You will gain valuable on-the-job training and may even have the opportunity to work alongside experienced conservationists and researchers. This experience can enhance your resume and provide you with the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in conservation.

There are a few things to keep in mind if you want to volunteer with animals in Costa Rica. First and foremost, it is critical to locate a reputable organization that provides high-quality volunteer programs. Look for organizations with a long history of working with animals and that offer extensive support and training to volunteers.

Second, be prepared to work hard and make a significant contribution to Costa Rica's conservation efforts. Animal volunteer work can be physically and emotionally demanding, and you must be willing to work long hours and in difficult conditions. The rewards of this work, however, are truly incredible, and you will feel a sense of pride and satisfaction knowing that you are making a difference.

Finally, make sure to carefully plan your trip. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with many exciting things to see and do. Before you go, do some research on the local wildlife and conservation efforts and plan your trip accordingly. This will allow you to maximize your time in Costa Rica and truly immerse yourself in the incredible world of animal conservation.

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