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Orphan Care Internship

by: Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

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We are looking for devoted and patient individuals to join our orphan care internship. We will accept up to two persons who can ideally commit to volunteering for three months. 60% of our rescues are orphaned animals who have either been abandoned by their mothers or become orphans after their mothers were killed. Raising wild animals is a delicate job, and we follow procedures and take precautio...

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Program Highlights

Work directly with orphaned reptiles, mammals, and birds while assisting in their care and recovery.

Gain practical skills in feeding, medicating, and nurturing orphaned wildlife using specialized rehabilitation methods.

Help prepare animals for successful reintroduction into the wild by maintaining proper care, enrichment, and development of natural behaviors.

Learn about biological rehabilitation, ethology, and the development of wild behaviors through real-world observation and participation.

Contribute to protecting vulnerable wildlife by supporting the rehabilitation process for animals that have been abandoned or lost their mothers.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Dominical, Costa Rica
Availability
Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
Cost Per Week$600-900, $900-1250, $1250-1500
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Details

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Locations

  • Dominical, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Availability

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo

Cost per week

$600-900, $900-1250, $1250-1500

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English
  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview

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