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.

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

Feel the thrill of swimming with a whale shark, the excitement of spearing the invasive lionfish, and the satisfaction in helping protect coral reefs.

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!

Sloths, as ambassadors of our Costa Rican nature, are a very important part of our program. For this reason, we are passionate about monitoring their population.

As part of our local animal shelter, you'll be responsible for a variety of activities such as feeding, maintenance and engaging with animals!

We need people who love animals and want to support us in rescues, rehabilitation process and medical treatments, also implement enrichment programs for them!

Make a difference by removing lionfish, an invasive species decimating reef ecosystems. Learn to dive while culling lionfish.

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!

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.

Merazonia combines passion for nature with a professional approach on animal care and release, along with rainforest conservation.

Work with national park staff in tortoise care, from new babies to adults. Work with public education of visitors to the Breeding Center.

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

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