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Costa Rica Animal Rescue

From £599, 2 weeks, Costa Rica

  • Volunteering
  • Adventure 2 out of 5
  • Relaxation 3 out of 5
  • Culture 3 out of 5
Costa Rica Animal Rescue

Trip Highlights

  • Feeding and caring for vulnerable animals
  • Experience working with wildcats such as cougars, jaguars or ocelots
  • Enrich your knowledge and your expertise on wild animals
  • Do all of this in the beautiful area of Alajuela

Trip Summary

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What's included?

  • 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?

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra activities
  • Alcoholic beverages/extra snacks
  • Local transport
  • Personal expenditure

In Costa Rica, ecotourism is a growing and fundamental part of the country's economy. Many people in Costa Rica illegally keep wild animals as pets, such as parrots & reptiles.  The main objective of the Animal Rescue Centre is to take care of wild animals that have been kept captive, making sure they recover in a safe environment, and eventually taking them back to their natural habitat. 

 

Working alongside the staff, you will help look after the animals and educate visitors.  Whilst at the centre, animals that you may experience working with include; wildcats such as cougars, jaguars or ocelots and birds like scarlet macaws, keel-billed toucans & parrots.


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What will I be doing?

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Your volunteer role: From 2 weeks

Destination info

Costa Rica is probably one of central America's most popular destinations and, with attractions that appeal to all tastes, it is easy to see why.  Costa Rica's national parks are its greatest glory, resulting from a desire to conserve the outstanding natural beauty and encouragement of eco-tourism. These parks contain some of the best campsites in the world. The country has a stunning variety of landscapes, microclimates and flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature lovers.

This programme is based in the picturesque Alajuela Province of central Costa Rica. This province lies 30 miles north of the capital San José and 28 miles inland from the beautiful central Pacific beaches.  This makes it a great base for exploring some of Costa Rica’s highlights during your free time.

  • Location: Alajuela

Working alongside the staff, you will help look after some of the most well-known Central American 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.  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
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Additional Information & FAQs

Minimum age

The minimum age to participate is 18 years and there is no maximum age.

 

Accommodation

Volunteers stay with local families, in a semi private room (two sharing) and shared bathroom. The host families are members of the nearby community less than 3km away from the rescue centre.

 

Meals

Included in the programme are three daily meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. These will be provided by the host families. The meals are based on a Costa Rican diet, food is fairly basic, includes rice, beans, corn, meat, pasta, vegetables and seasonal fruits.

 

Advice & Safety

Throughout your programmes you will have the support and guidance of the programme co-ordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay.

You will be assigned a personal travel advisor who will co-ordinate your programme with you. Feel free to contact them at any time before you go, or when you are on your travels.

In addition, you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.

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Olivia Zechalko, 14th May 2011 - 28th May 2011

Please rate your overall experience
(8/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

Staying with the host family, working at the animal rescue centre

What top 3 tips would you give other travellers?

1. Bring clothes that you are prepared to throw away afterwards 2. There are wellington boots already there so you don't have to bring your own as I thought you had to 3. Learn some Spanish

How worthwhile was your trip?
(6/10)
Would you travel with Real Gap again?

Yes

Would you recommend Real Gap?

Yes

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