2022 at Wildlife Internship
from 960€
Outstanding 4.9
(18)
Endangered Animals Road To Freedom Internship
2 - 20 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Outstanding 4.9
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Good response rate
Outstanding 4.9 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
2 - 20 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Good response rate
Highlights
- Working with teams to monitor and release critically endangered and rescued Spider Monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Capuchin Monkeys, Peccaries, Macaws, Parrots, and more
- Collecting data during the prerelease process to help us determine release fitness and monitor the animals post-release to ensure their long-term survival
- Prepare food, refill wildlife feeding stations, and quantify how much has been eaten
- Conceptualize, create, and implement environmental enrichment activities for the animals in pre-release
- Identify and collect natural foods to teach the animals to forage for food post-release
Especially suitable
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
50+
About the program
Our Internship gives you the unique opportunity to not only see, but to play an active part in what we call: The Road to Freedom.
Road to Freedom Internship
Our Bosque Escondido internship gives you the unique opportunity to not only see, but to play an active part in what we call: The Road to Freedom. Our Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center in La Garita, Alajuela receives hundreds of primates and other animals that have been ...
Typical day
Example schedule
Every day is different, but here is a sample of what you might expect:
- 6:00 - 7:00: Collect natural foods for the animals in prerelease habitats
- 7:00 - 8:00: Observe macaws, parrots, or monkeys at the feeding stations and record data
- 8:00 - 9:00: Breakfast
- 9:00 - 12:00: Create and ...
Free-time activities
After-hours activities: Game nights, movie nights, workshops, and more
Days off: Interns have two days off a week. On days off you have the opportunity to travel in Costa Rica. We can recommend beaches, hikes, trips, and more!
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
The program is available from June 16th on.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
2 weeks (min. stay)
960€
3 weeks
1,416€
4 weeks
1,872€
5 weeks
2,304€
6 weeks
2,736€
7 weeks
3,168€
8 weeks
3,600€
9 weeks
4,008€
20 weeks (max. stay)
8,400€
Average fees
449€/week
Meet your organization
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center
Outstanding 4.9
(18 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 1989
Verified by Volunteer World
Good response rate
Coordinated by
Jeanne Marie Pittman
Spoken languages: English
About the project
Costa Ricas largest wildlife sanctuary encompassing a Rehabilitation Center, Endangered Species Breeding Center, Lifetime care sanctuary and two release sites.
18 reviews · 4.9
Location
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