Our Volunteer Program will allow you to work hands on with lots of different wildlife animals of Costa Rica, you will learn a lot about taking care of animals in need of help. The Shelter receives more than 1500 rescue animals per year, so there is a lot of work and lots of important decisions to make, in order to free the most animals back to nature, were they belong.
- Volunteer with us and help animals in need and immerse yourself in a true 24/7 rescue center and their daily needs and tasks.
- Have the unique opportunity to work alongside sloths, ocelots, macaws, toucans, crocodiles and much more.
- Rehabilitate animals and release as many as possible back into the wild.
- Love the opportunity to work with experts, learn lots of animal cares and enjoy the experience in a beautiful environment
Experience hands-on volunteering with sloths, baby parrots, owls, baby monkeys, and injured adult animals of all Costa Rican species
What are the daily tasks
Animal feeding.
Cleaning enclosures.
Assisting animals in case of emergency.
Participate in efforts to rehabilitate and release animals.
Planting trees.
Assisting in giving tours of the Sanctuary.
Maintenance of animal enclosures and property.
Constructing organic structures for the animals.
Participate in the environmental enrichment of all types of animals.
Providing water to animals.
Sanctuary maintenance.
Feeding baby animals.
And anything else that needs to be done!
(Always safety first and nothing is done against your approval)
On weekends Tours will be organized for extra fee and we will help you get to know Costa Rica as we ticos do!
This project offers you the opportunity to travel and volunteer at a beautiful wildlife rescue center.
About the project
The sanctuary itself is located in Santa Ana, just 5 minutes from downtown Santa Ana and downtown Escazu. Located in the middle of a high mountain called Alto de las Palomas, we have planted more than 1000 trees and vegetation, creating a small green lung in the middle of the cities.
The shelter has more than 12 years of experience and more than 10.000 animals released and relocated back into nature since its beginning. Come and make a change with your work, while you enjoy of Costa Rica!
