Tropical Conservation Internship
Program Overview
KREA is a Costa Rican NGO committed to longterm study of the biodiversity of the Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve, while also training the next generation of conservations.
KREA offers an internship program for anyone interested in a career in conservation, biology, or environmental sciences. Interns live and work on base and participate in wildlife transect surveys, bird point counts, and camera trap studies. Interns will be advised to design an independent research project during their stay.
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Program Highlights
Quick Details
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Spanish
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Starts At
- 28 days: $1,680
- 84 days: $4,620
- 168: $8,400
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