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Belize Raptor Center Internship

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$1500-2000Program Costs
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5.0 / 5Student rating
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2009Year established

Program Overview

The Belize Raptor Center (BRC) is the leader in raptor conservation and rehabilitation in Belize. This internship supports rescues through medicine, diet, rehabilitation, enrichment, and training. After students have been introduced to the center, each will receive their own “pen pal” for the full internship. They will study with their pen pal and work closely with the raptor team to directly plan and implement enrichment for their bird. Other important topics covered are basic husbandry for raptors, diet preparation, training, live clinical care and studies, mystery cases, making a shaping plan for an education bird, and more! This internship includes 60 exotic animal veterinary hours and students will receive an official certificate of “Clinical Veterinary Care, Rehabilitation, and Raptor Enrichment.” No University credit is included. No experience is required and students from all over the world may apply!

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Program Highlights

Stay in a 100% off-the-grid location—in the middle of the rainforest in Belize and completely powered by solar energy and rainwater!
Directly support a “resident” of the Belize Raptor Center—your very own Raptor Pen Pal!
Support raptor rescue through medicine, diet, rehabilitation, enrichment, and training.
Dive into mystery cases and do a little detective work to understand the causes of each case.
Develop a shaping plan for an education bird.

What's Included

Internship Placement
Certificate of Completion
Some Accommodation

Quick Details

Location
Belize
Starts At$1500-2000
Availability
Year(s) Offered:Year Round
Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
Age Requirement18-35
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Animal Sciences
  • Biology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
GuidelinesAll Nationalities
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Program Details

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Locations

  • Belize

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: Year Round
  • Intern Duration: 1-3 Months

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Education: University Freshman (1st Year)
  • Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • Education: University Junior (3rd Year)
  • Education: University Senior (4th Year)
  • Education: University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-35

Duration

1-3 Months

Starts At

$1500-2000

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D. W.United States · September 2021

Such great experience & exposure

I really enjoyed my time with the Belize online program. The instructors were great and the Raptor Rehabilitation center was so amazing. Dr. Amy took the time out of her day to present us with cases and the people who run the center gave me broader view on outreach, community, and involvement. Even though I wasn't able to be there in person they made us feel like we were there by taking us to the market and around the center. I was able to create a training program for my own Raptor which was a great training exercise for enrichment. I highly recommend. I'm hoping that one day I'll be able to go in person.

Harunya RavindranUnited States · September 2021

Amazing online experience

The Belize raptor center internship taught me so much as an online program. The staff was very welcoming and kind and I learned and observed so much through this program. I learned about all raptors in the center including gunshot injuries, psychological issues, imprints, diet preparation, etc. Furthermore, I watched physical therapy, beak dremeling, and flight training on owls, hawk eagles, falcons, kites, vultures!

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GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Notable Mention
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Top Rated Provider 2023 - Study Abroad
Top Rated Study Abroad Organization 2022
Innovation in Online Programming 2020 Finalist
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