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Orphan Care Internship
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...
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 precautionary measures to ensure that the animals get the best opportunity to be raised successfully and released. As an orphan care intern, you will gain hands-on experience in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. You will be responsible for assisting in feeding the babies throughout the day and on some nights, learning different feeding techniques that are invaluable when it comes to your future career w...
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
- Dominical, Costa Rica
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Dominical, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Availability
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
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
- English
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
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