Wildlife Volunteer Projects In Costa Rica

More than 25% of Costa Rica is made up of national parks, protected areas of rainforest, beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls and wetlands that are a conservation haven. As a result, over 500,000 species of animal can call Costa Rica home, including sea turtles, monkeys, cats and birds, beckoning a wildlife enthusiast to explore beyond their wildest dreams.

To make the most of the experiences on offer, a wildlife volunteer program in Costa Rica is an opportunity not to be missed. With a focus on the outstanding wildlife, you can become your very own David Attenborough in this Central American paradise with Frontier.

Costa Rica Big Cats, Primates & Turtle Conservation

Delve deep into the dense tropical rainforest of Costa Rica and become a crucial part of a team that’s helping a wide array of wildlife to thrive. In the Costa Rica Big Cats, Primates & Turtle Conservation Project, you can expect to carry out surveys on the habitats and threats on primates, turtles and big cats as well as river otters, birds and butterflies, and work out how to best protect them. Working in a volunteer team, you can expect to make lifelong friends however long you stay, make a positive difference to the wildlife of Costa Rica, and explore a tropical paradise.

Accommodation during the Costa Rica Big Cats, Primates & Turtle Conservation Project is a wilderness camp situated right in the dense rainforest next to a beautiful turtle beach on the Pacific Ocean. Camp meals are provided, as well as project orientation and training, in-country and international support, and airport pick-up if you arrive on a Monday. Even before you leave, you’ll receive plenty of travel and medical advice directly from the guys at Frontier.

The Costa Rica Big Cats, Primates & Turtle Conservation Project starts from £695pp for one week, running all the way up to 20+ weeks for £3,195pp.

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Costa Rica Animal Rescue Project

You can first-hand protect the wildlife of Costa Rica on the Costa Rica Animal Rescue Project. A must for anyone passionate about wildlife, this is a fantastic opportunity to work at a rescue centre that has taken in animals found in captivity or injured. You can expect to prepare food and feed the animals, clean and maintain their enclosures, and take part in environmental education to see how these animals can be cared for and re-enter the wild. What kinds of animals can you expect? Sloths, spider monkeys, toucans, parrots and olingo are just some of the animals typically found at the sanctuary.

Before you leave for the depths of Costa Rica, you receive full support from Frontier, including travel, medical and equipment advice. During your time in Costa Rica, you can enjoy accommodation in the volunteer house with fellow volunteers, food, local orientation and training, and in-country and international support.

The Costa Rica Animal Rescue Project is £599pp for two weeks and £200 per extra week you wish to stay.

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These Volunteer Projects and many more are available with Frontier. For more information and to apply for any of these Costa Rica Projects, visit www.frontier.ac.uk/Destinations/Volunteer-Costa-Rica.aspx

About Frontier

Founded in 1989 in association with WWF, Frontier is the premier provider of gap year, volunteering, internships and ethical travel. In 25 years, they have placed over 10,000 volunteers and interns in over 400 projects in 50 countries around the world. See all of Frontier’s volunteering and adventure travel placements at www.frontier.ac.uk