Volunteer Role
Working alongside the staff, volunteers help look after the animals and educate visitors.
At the centre you will be able to experience working with wildcats such as cougars, jaguars or ocelots; birds like scarlet macaws, keel-billed toucans, parrots, and many other animals. Your experience here will enrich your knowledge and your expertise on wild animals. Volunteers may work in the animal rescue centre taking care of the animals. Activities include:
- Preparing food for the animals
- Feeding the animals
- Cleaning cages
- Building and repairing enclosures
- Building and repairing feeding platforms
- Cleaning and bathing animals
What’s Included in the Programme
- Accommodation with family nearby
- All meals breakfast, lunch and dinner
- A detailed orientation on arrival
- An airport pick up in SJO
- Transportation to the project from Alajuela
- 24 hour emergency help
- Tour advice in Costa Rica
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Extra activities
- Alcoholic beverages/extra snacks
- Local transport
- Personal expenditure
Prices and Durations
Costa Rica Animal Rescue - 2 weeks $959
Costa Rica Animal Rescue - 3 weeks $1,279
Costa Rica Animal Rescue - 4 weeks $1,589
