Costa Rica 4-Week Experience

Experience a full month exploring Costa Rica from the jungle to the city to the coast. For the first half of the program, work alongside veterinarians and researchers whose job is to teach you so you can learn and practice new skills while helping animals in need. Work in a dog shelter or a dog clinic and learn clinical skills, including blood draws, suturing, skin scrapes, and spay and neuter surgeries. Spend one week living at a dolphin research facility, learning about and helping in boat-based and lab research on dolphin health and behavior. Your program will also include fun exploration and cultural activities, including zip-lining and touring beautiful natural sites.

The other half of the program is based at a wildlife rescue center located on the west coast of Costa Rica that rehabilitates, reintroduces, and cares for animals that have been victims of wildlife trafficking or otherwise need care. In addition to learning about the animals of Costa Rica and their conservation and care in the sanctuary and veterinary clinic, you’ll also get a chance to explore the famous Manuel Antonio National Park on the mid-program weekend.