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Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Volunteering in Costa Rica

by: Apami Wildlife Rescue Center

10 (1)Since 2000

We are a non-profit organization with the mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and release as many animals as possible back into the wild. We are located in Portegolpe, Guanacaste, one of the most biologically rich regions in our country. We are also on a main route to many touristic destinations, such as Tamarindo, Playa Conchal, and Flamingo. Every year, we receive many volunteers at our institutio...

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Program Highlights

Make a difference in wildlife conservation

Support a non-profit organization that rescues injured and orphaned wildlife

Gain experience and learn Spanish in a true Costa Rican environment

Be part of a small team that feels like a family

Help planting and taking care of our fruit and vegetable garden

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Starts At: $100-300
Availability
Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Veterinary Science
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Apr 21, 2026

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

1

Greatest experience!

April 26, 2026by: Crystal Badilla - Costa Rica

Program: Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Volunteering in Costa Rica

10

Fue una experiencia para recordar para toda la vida, hice nuevos amigos, conocí la cultura costarricense, el Pura Vida y lo más importante, pude aportar a la conservación de la fauna silvestre de un país mega diverso.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation

Availability

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Starts At

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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