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Costa Rica Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine: Rescue Center

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$2,000-$5,000Program Costs
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2009Year established

Program Overview

The two-week Costa Rica Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine: Rescue Center program is based at a wildlife rescue center that rehabilitates, reintroduces, and cares for animals who are victims of wildlife trafficking, human-animal conflict, 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 explor...

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Program Highlights

Care for sloths, kinkajous, monkeys, parrots, and other Costa Rican animals.
Enjoy a fun day exploring Manuel Antonio National Park, where you might see two-toed and three-toed sloths, howler monkeys, squirrel and spider monkeys, coatis, pacas, and anteaters in the wild.
Learn from dedicated veterinarians about the identification, physiology, and veterinary care of Costa Rican mammals, reptiles, and birds.
Learn about zoonotic diseases, necropsy, nutrition, diagnostics and therapies, wildlife immobilization, and how to ensure the welfare of wild species in captivity.
Perform behavioral observation and design a goal-oriented enrichment project for an animal at the center.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Welcome Dinner
Group Meals
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Required Equipment
Guide / Chaperone
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Training
Academic Advising
Assistance Booking Travel
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Textbooks / Reading Materials
Course Materials
Letter of Recommendation
Certificate of Completion

Program Details

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Locations

  • Quepos, Costa Rica

Types & Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Ecology

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

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

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Written Application

Age Requirement

18-25

Starts At

$2,000-$5,000

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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
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