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 Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

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

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Conservation
• Culture
• Environment
• Volunteering
• Wildlife Surveying

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

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