Costa Rica Animal Rescue
Location: Costa Rica: Alajuela
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Multiple departures each month. Please call for details.
Real Gap Experience
61-63 Chatham St. Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02109 United States
Description
In Costa Rica keeping wild animals as pets is illegal, however the trend persists and people still keep species such as parrots, reptiles, and others, at their homes. The main objective of the Animal Rescue Center is to take care of wild animals that have been kept captive, making sure they recover in a safe environment, and eventually taking them back to their natural habitat.
Highlights
Volunteer Role:
Working alongside the staff, volunteers help look after the animals and educate visitors.
At the center you will be able to experience working with wildcats such as cougars, jaguars or ocelots; birds like scarlet macaws, keel-billed toucans, parrots, and many other animals. Your experience here will enrich your knowledge and your expertise on wild animals. Volunteers may work in the animal rescue center taking care of the animals. Activities include:
* Preparing food for the animals
* Feeding the animals
* Cleaning cages
* Building and repairing enclosures
* Building and repairing feeding platforms
* Cleaning and bathing animals
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
from USD 1,019.00
Cost Include Description:
What's Included in the Program:
* Accommodation with family nearby
* All meals breakfast, lunch and dinner
* A detailed orientation on arrival
* An airport pick up in SJO
* Transportation to the project from Alajuela
* 24 hour emergency help
* Tour advice in Costa Rica
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- animal welfare
- conservation
- culture
- environment
- volunteering
- wildlife surveying
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement
We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.
Year Founded
2005
