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Join one of the top wildlife rescue centers in Costa Rica, focused on the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned animals, including sloths, monkeys, and birds. Volunteers assist with shadowing and supporting on-site veterinarians in rehabilitation efforts, while also working with feeding, cleaning enclosures, and providing enrichment for over 100 animals on site.
Program Highlights:
Your schedule at a glance:
Arrival day, Sunday: Private airport pickup and transfer to the rescue center at any time. Settle in your new home and meet the volunteers.
Monday: Volunteer orientation
Monday – Sunday: meaningful volunteer work at the rescue center as part of the veterinary team.
Thursday: Volunteers are guaranteed one day off each week, usually on a Thursday. However, this may vary depending on the volunteer rotation schedule. Many volunteers use this time to unwind or participate in organized tours around Costa Rica, which can be arranged on-site.
Sunday: Departure and transfer to the airport or continue with the program. Note departure transfers on a schedule, a private drop off at any hour can be added for an additional fee.
What’s Included
What’s not Included
Flights, visas (if required), private airport drop off upon request can be added for an additional fee, travel health insurance, and personal expenses.
Costa Rica is one of the world’s most popular ecotourism destinations, because of its incredible biodiversity. Scientists estimate that Costa Rica may contain as much as 5% of the earth’s plant and animal species! Costa Rica translates to “rich coast” in Spanish for its diverse landscapes, which include rainforests, tropical and temperate forests, volcanoes, beaches, high mountains and marshy lowlands.
The Wildlife Rescue Center is in Alajuela on a 10 acre farm, just a short drive from the Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Costa Rica is a well-known destination for sustainable and nature tourism. Yet, its diverse wildlife is still under many threats. These include habitat loss because of development, electrocutions, dog and cat attacks, and illegal pet trading.
We work with one of the best wildlife organizations in Costa Rica. They dedicate themselves to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of local animals.
There is an on-site hospital staffed by dedicated vets/interns and comfortable living quarters, which can house up to 100+ volunteers. The animal enclosures include an aviary, sloth gardens, and monkey cages, all surrounded by nature. This provides the animals a place similar to their natural habitat as they recover from their wounds.
As a volunteer, you’ll join the Vet Team of volunteers on site, and you will help the local staff treat sick, injured and orphaned animals. Their primary goal is to release animals back to the wild when possible. Your volunteer tasks may include some of the following tasks:
As a volunteer, you can join daily night activities, including Zumba lessons, night walks, bonfires, trivia, movie night and much more…
The program also includes weekly tours to many tourist destinations throughout the country. Some options include:
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