Description

Join this incredible project to discover a world of fragile beauty and help safeguard Costa Rica's precious wildlife and unique habitats for future generations. The rescue centres are set up to provide a sanctuary for animals that have little or no hope of ever being returned to their natural forest habitat because of the appalling levels of mistreatment to which they have been exposed by humans. Often the animals have been starved and subjected to high levels of stress once at the centres they are given superb care and attention in an effort to rebuild their fragile lives.

* What Will I Be Doing?

Working alongside local staff, volunteers help look after the animals and educate visitors. At the centre you could gain experience in working with wildcats such as cougars, jaguars or ocelots, birds including scarlet macaws, parrots and keel-billed toucans as well as a number of other animals such as crocodiles, monkeys, snakes, wild pigs and tapirs.

You will be involved in every aspect of the day to day running of the centre, including feeding the animals and preparing the food, cleaning the enclosures, building and repairing the enclosures and feeding platforms. Your experience here will enrich your knowledge and your expertise on wild animal care.

Highlights

* Make wonderful memories of a genuinely unique experience.
* Explore the critical ecosystems of Costa Rica!
* Work directly with a range of endangered species.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

1,740

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Accommodation
* Food
* Local orientation
* Project training
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ backup

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Veterinary

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989