Costa Rica Sloth Rescue And Conservation - CRSR
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Costa Rica Sloth Rescue and Conservation

Trip code: CRSR

A dedicated staff of 14 full-time employees care for the animals. Dozens of adult sloths that have been cared for at the centre have been rehabilitated and returned to the forest canopy. However, many sloths at the centre are there for life, because they were too badly injured to be returned to the wild or they were orphaned too early in life to know how to survive on their own.


Overview
from £549
Location:

Limon Province, Costa Rica

Duration & Price:
from £549. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Included

Meals:

Included

Dates:

First Monday of each month (aim to arrive the Sunday before)

Costa Rica Sloth Rescue Conservation

Programme Details

Over the years, the centre has rescued many sloths and other wildlife that have had bad experiences with the human world. In 1997 the Sloth Sanctuary was recognised by the Costa Rican government as a refuge for the rescue and rehabilitation of sloths.

A dedicated staff of 14 full-time employees care for the animals. Volunteers are needed to help provide the sloths with the loving care they require in order to survive. Dozens of adult sloths that have been cared for at the center have been rehabilitated and returned to the forest canopy. However, many sloths at the centre are there for life, because they were to badly injured to be returned to the wild or they were orphaned too early in life to know how to survive on their own.

Volunteer Role

Volunteers will have the opportunity to undertake a number of tasks that will help care for the sloths. In some cases this can include helping to rehabilitate them son that they can return to the wild in their natural habitat.

Volunteer activities can include:

  • Caring for the sloths and other animals (feeding, exercising, monitoring/observing animals, recording observations)
  • Cleaning out cages
  • Conducting tours of the sanctuary for visitors
  • Assisting in the gift shop and greeting visitors (especially on cruise ship days)
  • Assisting with trail building/maintenance
  • Raking and sweeping of all public areas and clearing away fallen leaves (this is done on a daily basis)
  • Assisting the on-site vet (weighing, monitoring and caring for the animals)
  • Administrative assistance may also be needed

What’s Included in the Programme

  • Accommodations at the rescue centre
  • All meals
  • A detailed orientation on arrival, including full support from the school personnel prior to departure
  • An airport pick up in San José
  • Transportation to the project from San José and return
  • 24 hour emergency help
  • Tour advice in Costa Rica

What’s Not Included in the Programme

  • Flights
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenditure

Prices & Durations


Costa Rica Sloth Rescue And Conservation - 2 weeks £549
Costa Rica Sloth Rescue And Conservation - 4 weeks £949
Costa Rica Sloth Rescue And Conservation - 6 weeks £1,349
Costa Rica Sloth Rescue And Conservation (2 weeks) + Language (2 weeks) £999
Costa Rica Sloth Rescue And Conservation (4 weeks) + Language (2 weeks) £1,399
Costa Rica Sloth Rescue And Conservation (4 weeks) + Language (4 weeks) £1,799

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