- Home
- Providers
- Back
- GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
- Costa Rica - Animal Rescue and Conservation
Costa Rica - Animal Rescue and Conservation
Volunteer for wildlife in Costa Rica! This program works with three wildlife sanctuaries, in the Alajuela and Puntarenas Provinces. Many animals in the sanctuaries have been rescued from wildlife traffickers or found injured. These are nursed back to health and re-released into their natural habitat when rehabilitated. Sloths, tapirs, spider monkeys, green macaws, scarlet macaws, and different ...
Volunteer for wildlife in Costa Rica! This program works with three wildlife sanctuaries, in the Alajuela and Puntarenas Provinces. Many animals in the sanctuaries have been rescued from wildlife traffickers or found injured. These are nursed back to health and re-released into their natural habitat when rehabilitated. Sloths, tapirs, spider monkeys, green macaws, scarlet macaws, and different types of felines are just some of the animals rehabilitated and bred here. Volunteers play an important role in the conservation of Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity and take on responsibilities that are vital to the success of the wildlife rescue center. Requirements are: - Minimum age of 18 - Minimum 3 weeks stay: 1 week orientation/Spanish course + 2 weeks at wildlife project - Mi...
Program Highlights
Contribute to the conservation efforts of a wildlife rescue center in Costa Rica.
Get up close with indigenous Costa Rican wildlife such as parrots, monkeys, sloths, and more!
Guarantee ethical wildlife interactions while volunteering in a renowned sanctuary in Costa Rica.
Enjoy cultural immersion activities, such as salsa classes, in your first week.
Attend Spanish lessons and practice what you’ve learned with local people.
Media Gallery
Quick Details
- Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Cooking
- Dancing
- Yoga
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning See more
- All Nationalities
Awards
Program Reviews
Hear what past participants have to say about the programs
Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Once in a lifetime experience
July 15, 2026by: Susan Tibbles - United StatesGoEco did everything for us- transportation to and from the airport, host family to animal rescue after our week of language, transportation to our tour and back. We loved our experience with our host family and language immersion. The animal rescue was hard and rewarding work. I wish I had more time to spend doing both.
Feel the impact that they have on the local flora and fauna
February 09, 2025by: Elena KukovicaThe Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center in Turrucares is the most magical place!! You are absolutely feel the impact that they have on the local flora and fauna, and I feel so honoured to be able to be a part of it.
Feeding and preparing food for all the animals
January 18, 2025by: Nic ZwagerVery difficult to narrow it down to one most memorable experience, seriously was a once in a lifetime experience! But feeding and preparing food for all the animals was really cool, I have never done anything like it
Program Details
Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know
Locations
- Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Cooking
- Dancing
- Yoga
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Ready to Learn More?
Volunteer for wildlife in Costa Rica! This program works with three wildlife sanctuaries, in the Alajuela and Puntarenas Provinces. Many animals in the sanctuaries have been rescued from wildlife traffickers or found injured. These are nursed back to health and re-released into their natural habitat when rehabilitated. Sloths, tapirs, spider monkeys, green macaws, scarlet macaws, and different types of felines are just some of the animals rehabilitated and bred here. Volunteers play an important role in the conservation of Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity and take on responsibilities that are vital to the success of the wildlife rescue center. Requirements are: - Minimum age of 18 - Minimum 3 weeks stay: 1 week orientation/Spanish course + 2 weeks at wildlife project - Mi...
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
Ready to Learn More?
Volunteer for wildlife in Costa Rica! This program works with three wildlife sanctuaries, in the Alajuela and Puntarenas Provinces. Many animals in the sanctuaries have been rescued from wildlife traffickers or found injured. These are nursed back to health and re-released into their natural habitat when rehabilitated. Sloths, tapirs, spider monkeys, green macaws, scarlet macaws, and different types of felines are just some of the animals rehabilitated and bred here. Volunteers play an important role in the conservation of Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity and take on responsibilities that are vital to the success of the wildlife rescue center. Requirements are: - Minimum age of 18 - Minimum 3 weeks stay: 1 week orientation/Spanish course + 2 weeks at wildlife project - Mi...
Related Programs
Browse programs you might like