Wildlife Refuge in Bolivia

Location: Bolivia: Cochabamba

Term: Fall, Spring, Academic Year

Program Duration: 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)

Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education

http://www.leapnow.org

11640 Hwy. 128 Calistoga, CA 94515 United States

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Phone: 707-431-7265

Fax: 707-431-8479

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Description

Work with endangered species at a wildlife refuge in the Bolivian jungle. Work varies greatly, from tending sick or newly arrived monkeys to preparing birds for their return to the wild or even walking some of the wild cats. Volunteers also guide visitors who are visiting the reserve, giving explanations about the animals and the importance of wildlife and habitat preservation.

Highlights

The refuge houses about 200 monkeys of six different species (spider, capuchin, squirrel, nocturnal, titi and tamarin). They also have dozens of birds, from toucans to hawks to the big macaws, as well as coatis, turtles, snakes (at times) and a few wild cats (ocelots, pumas and a jaguar). Many of the animals are of endangered species.

This opportunity is part of the LEAPYEAR program - Check out our website for more details!

Intern Types
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Cost in US$:

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • animal welfare
  • eco-tourism
  • veterinary
  • volunteering
  • wildlife surveying
  • environment
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Participants Travel to Bolivia

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Written Application
  • In-Person Interview Required
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 week
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Job and Internship Network
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement

Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded

1993

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