Costa Rica Wildlife Expedition

On this amazing expedition in Costa Rica you will team up with volunteers from all over the world. You will be based in the Toruguero National Park and that you will do on this program will assist with the management and conservation of this beautiful rainforest.

Participate in research activities that focuses around species’ population, Jaguars, birds and turtles which will give you a greater understanding of the ecosystem that will surround you everyday.

Practical skills and knowledge is a very important part of this program. Additional training will be provided and you will gain field experience as well.

Overview

Program Type
- Volunteering
Location
- Jalova
- Costa Rica
Program for an individual or for a group

Individual
Program highlights
- Learning about the wildlife
- Seeing unique wildlife
- Exploring the area by boat
- Remote Caribbean beaches
- Field experience
- Turtle nesting surveys and monitor nesting sites

Specifics

Requirements

Age Range
- 18
Educational requirements

No skills are required
Language at project
- English
Language details

Must be fluent in English
Soft skills and other requirements

No Skills are required. All training will be provided on the program.

Housing and Meals

Housing / meals details

Accommodation is in shared (mixed sex) dorms with shared bathroom facilities at the field station. There is running water available for washing and cooking, with suitable water for drinking and brushing teeth. Supplies are limited and usage may be restricted when necessary. Bucket-flush toilet facilities are available, and participants share responsibility for base duties, including cooking, cleaning, and other chores. Volunteers take it in turns to prepare meals for the group. Food is very basic and mostly vegetarian, with meat rarely available. Breakfast could be porridge or occasionally pancakes, typical lunches and evening meals may include lentils, chickpeas, pasta, beans, or rice, with vegetables. Fresh fruit is provided each afternoon.

Extra

Social life

There will be free time where you can socialize with other volunteers, read up on the different species the reserve has, catch up on sleep and play games. It is recommended to bring preferred games along.

Other side trips include visiting the Tortuguero Village, browse its small souvenir shops and visit the delicious bakery.

Interns that will be on project for a longer period will be able to explore on their long weekend breaks. They could visit the Caribbean region, hike, go snorkelling ot fishing. There is white river rafting, canopy tours and zip-lining tours as well for those who love adventure.

For something a bit more intense, you could raft on the white waters of the famous Pacuare River on class III to IV rapids over the course of 1- or 2-day trips. And if the adventure activities are not for you, then simply relax in a laidback Caribbean village!
Add-ons
- Charitable Trust$30.00
- Costa Rica Biological Survey Techniques$500.00
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Housing
24/7 Emergency Support
Assistance with Application Process
Global Competence Certificate
Continuous Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
Orientations during your time abroad
70 Years Experience
Airport Pick-up
Domestic Transport
Medical Insurance
Project Materials

Airfare
Medical Insurance
Vaccinations
Cultural Tours

Costa Rica Wildlife Expedition

Join an international team of volunteers and experience Marine and Rainforest conservation

Program Details

Overview

Specifics

Requirements

Housing and Meals

Extra

What's included in your experience

What you are responsible for