At this volunteer project, you will have the chance to work with exotic animals. The wildlife sanctuary is privatly owned and cannot rely on public funding, so it is in need of volunteers and donations. Due to its tight budget, volunteers are crucial to the center’s development and goal to improve conditions for its animals. The center strives to conserve, protect, reintroduce, and raise several wild species that have been removed from their natural habitat.
The center was awarded the Ford/Jaguar Cars International Conservation Award, which gave it more funding and grants to continue its work. The center also has an education program, which educates local people on the wildlife and how to protect it.
The center is home to around 500
animals, and 100 of them are able to roam free without being disturbed. There
are more than 80 species of animals, such as spiders, monkeys, tapirs,
birds (such as green macaws), various reptiles (snakes, crocodiles, iguanas,
etc.), and different types of felines.
There are many different areas that you will work in during this project. Daily tasks may vary, but will most likely revolve around reintroducing animals into the wild and caring for injured animals.
When reintroducing animals into their natural habitat, you will help prepare them to protect themselves and hunt. You will also build new grounds for incoming rescued animals and help animals suffering from serious injuries. You will also help the team with educating tourists at the center and show them the grounds.
During this project, you will
work on teams and help make a difference while also raising awareness for the protection
of animals in Costa Rica.
Weekends are the perfect time to enjoy an exciting hike through Costa Rican
nature since the main attractions of Costa Rica is its system of national parks
and protected areas, which cover around 25% of the national territory, in order
to protect the rich variety of flora and fauna, which is estimated to contain
5% of the world's biodiversity in less than 0.1% of the planet's land mass. In
addition, Costa Rica has countless amazing beaches on both the Pacific and the
Caribbean Ocean.
Costa Rica is the perfect place to combine volunteer work with tourism, enjoy
activities like:
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Adventure sport
- Dream beaches
- Ecotourism
- Local culture
- Bird / wildlife watching
- Visits to unique National Parks
- Rural tourism
- Sightseeing and history in San José
You will be picked up upon arrival in San José and brought to your overnight stay accommodation in San José (local host family, half-board). After your orientation session the day after arrival, you will be brought to the bus station where you start your journey to the volunteer project site (costs for your bus ticket are not included).
During your stay, you will
live with a local host family in a private bedroom and shared bathroom. Families usually host more then one volunteer.
Full-board is provided (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Meals usually consist of typical Costa Rican food, such as rice, beans, sweet corn, meat, pasta, vegetables, and seasonal fruits.
The volunteer work can be joined throughout the year. The start and end date can be set flexible, according to your availability and travel plans. Ask our experienced staff to coordinate your participation in this meaningfull volunteer project.
Wildlife Rescue Assistant
Help take care of exotic animals that have been rescued and assist with environmental education! Experience the Costa Rican rainforest!
$391/week
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