We rescue, rehabilitate and when possible release injured and displaced wildlife. The generosity of time and effort from our volunteers help us achieve our mission.

Our program is a volunteer program designed for volunteers to assist in all tasks like feeding, maintenance and entertaining animals that are living at the shelter.

Be part of the NATUWAS's team assisting in feeding the animals, animal enrichment, cleaning enclosures, maintenance of the sanctuary, and guiding tours for visitors.

Help preserve beautiful national parks in Costa Rica, protect local wildlife, and educate day visitors. Experience breathtaking nature and Costa Rican PURA VIDA!

Designed for veterinary students, families and all who are interested to assist in tasks like feeding, maintenance and entertaining animals of the shelter.

Travel through Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru and volunteer while encountering beautiful mountain views, various wildlife species, and delicous South American cuisine!

Research the animals of Costa Rica to learn more about their lives and ultimately, how to protect them.

Help us care for and return wild animals to the wild and gain valuable animal care experience in a lush tropical setting with all the comforts of home.

Support wildlife protection in Costa Rica. Help provide care for exotic rescued animals in this meaningful wildlife sanctuary.

Get up-close to exotic animals! Help nurse rescued animals back to health. The animals at the rescue center have been confiscated from illegal poacher and traffickers.

Help take care of exotic animals that have been rescued and assist with environmental education! Experience the Costa Rican rainforest!

Deforestation and animal trafficking in Costa Rica has rendered wildlife more vulnerable than ever. You can com help local nature regenerate and integrate back to nature.

Help local wildlife, like monkeys and sloths, in Costa Rica and get involved in this amazing Animal Rescue Center.

Rescue place and wildlife refuge, where the volunteer can support and develop specific projects.

Travel to the Cahuita National park in Costa Rica and work on projects aimed at identifying reptile and amphibian species.

Our refuge for wild animals receives sick and injured wild animals often victims of poaching or deforestation in Guatemala. Help us protect them and look after them.