Costa Rica Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Costa Rica: Limon, Tortuguero
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Year Round
Call Us
Phone: 2795 3398
Description
There are certain responsibilities at the Rescue Center and everyone is expected to pull their own weight and work as a team. The animals do not work on our schedule, rather they follow their own internal clock which insists that they eat early in the day. The time for your rest and relaxation is later in the day when high temperatures usually demand it.
A typical day at the Rescue Center might consist of the following.
Time Duty
7:00 Get up, feed the animals, clean cages
8:30 Breakfast
9:30-11:00 Chores around the center
11:00 Pick up food bowls, clean cages
12:00-14:30 Lunch & siesta
15:00-16:00 Feed the animals, clean cages
16:00-18:00 Individual projects, swimming, hiking, construction...
18:00-21:00 Dinner & socializing
21:00 Bedtime
Highlights
This year thanks to the help of volunteers and rescue center 79 animals where released back to the wild.
Qualifications
Volunteers who come to Paradero must be willing to work in difficult conditions and have a true love for wild animals. You will be working hands on with monkeys, sloth, raccoons and other wildlife.
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
USD 245 per week
Cost Include Description:
Cost includes 3 meals a day, shared room and bathroom. Also laundry service 1 a week.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- animal welfare
- relief
- marine conservation
- veterinary
- volunteering
- wildlife surveying
Typical Volunteer
Volunteer are people who have true love and respect for nature. People who are willing to work with wildlife and become guardians for different orphan animals.Age Range
15 to 40This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 weekCosta Rica Sanctuary's Mission Statement
Our Rescue Center and Sanctuary is a privately owned wildlife rescue facility focusing on the care, rehabilitation and study of Costa Rica wildlife. We work directly with the government receiving confiscated, sick and injured wild animals. All the animals that come to our rescue center receive all the medical attention and love needed. Many can return to the wildlife however those who can't, stay in the center. These animals accomplish a mission in life, they help us in our education programs so that everyone can learn to respect nature. Although we work with the government we do not receive governmental support. We rely on our membership program, private donations, volunteer programs and tours.
Year Founded
2008
