Costa Rica – Family-Friendly Animal Rescue and Conservation

Our week at the animal rescue sanctuary in Costa Rica was truly unforgettable. My husband, 12-year-old daughter, and I had the opportunity to care for a wide variety of animals and learn so much through hands-on experience. The permanent staff were incredibly kind, patient, and supportive, making it easy for us to understand our daily responsibilities. Working alongside other passionate volunteers made the experience even more meaningful—we left feeling inspired and deeply connected to the mission.

Volunteering as a family was always on my bucket list and it was as amazing as I had hoped. It was great to see the kids rise to the challenges and hard work with ease. There is a lot of autonomy and I think they felt proud of what they did. That they got to spend so much time with some amazing animals was a wonderful bonus. Our program was a good match for our family.

My family and I had a great time and loved where we stayed off site. I definitely recommend your guests staying off site as it’s a lot more comfortable. Helping out the animals was awesome and my kids loved that part. The tour was beautiful and the waterfalls and jungle were amazing.

I really did not know what to expect when applying for this experience, but it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. From the people I met to the animals I got to work with. After just a few days of being there I get to give tours of the sanctuary to other travelers and it really made me feel like part of a community.