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Costa Rica Sloth Rescue And Conservation
From £799 Land Only (trip code: CRSR) Minimum 3 weeks
From £799, 3 weeks, Costa Rica
Trip Highlights
- Hands on with these amazing central American creatures
- Feeding and caring for endangered sloths
- Taking part in occasional release back into the wild
- Giving the onsite vet a hand with weighing, monitoring and care
- Exploring the beautiful Limon Province
Trip Summary
See full itineraryWhat's included?
- Accommodations at the rescue centre
- Three meals per day
- A detailed orientation on arrival, including full support from the school personnel prior to departure
- An airport pick up in SJO
- Transportation to the project
- 24 hour emergency help
- Tour advice in Costa Rica
- Last night accommodation in a hostel near the airport and airport transfer.
What's not included?
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Local transport
- Personal Expenditure
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. Volunteers are needed to help provide the sloths with the loving care they require in order to survive.
In 1997 the Sloth Sanctuary was recognised by the Costa Rican government as a refuge for the rescue and rehabilitation of sloths and over the years they have rescued many sloths, amongst other wildlife that have had negative experiences with the human world.
When do I want to go?
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| Sun, 19 Feb 2012 | 3 weeks | £839 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 19 Feb 2012 | 4 weeks | £1,049 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 4 Mar 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 4 Mar 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 18 Mar 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 18 Mar 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 1 Apr 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 1 Apr 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 15 Apr 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 15 Apr 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 6 May 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 6 May 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 20 May 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 20 May 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 3 Jun 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 3 Jun 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 17 Jun 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 17 Jun 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 1 Jul 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 1 Jul 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 15 Jul 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 15 Jul 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 5 Aug 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 5 Aug 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 19 Aug 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 19 Aug 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 2 Sep 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 2 Sep 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 16 Sep 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 16 Sep 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 7 Oct 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 7 Oct 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 21 Oct 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 21 Oct 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 4 Nov 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 4 Nov 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 18 Nov 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 18 Nov 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 2 Dec 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 2 Dec 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 16 Dec 2012 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 16 Dec 2012 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 21 Apr 2013 | 3 weeks | £799 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| Sun, 21 Apr 2013 | 4 weeks | £999 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
What will I be doing?
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Your volunteer role (From 3 weeks)
Your volunteer role: From 3 weeks
Destination info
Costa Rica is one of central America's most popular destinations, 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 plus flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature lovers.
The Sloth Sanctuary is located within the Limon province of Costa Rica. It is close to the Caribbean Sea, about 11 kilometres north of the gorgeous Cahuita Beach.
- Location: Limon Province
Your 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, enabling them to return to the wild and their natural habitat.
Volunteer activities can include:
- Caring for the sloths and other animals (feeding, exercising, monitoring animals, recording observations)
- Cleaning out cages
- Conducting tours of the sanctuary for visitors (for participants volunteering for 4 weeks or more only)
- 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
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Additional Information & FAQs
Minimum age
Minimum age 18, maximum decided on potential participants’ health.
Accommodation
You will be staying in a volunteer house that is only a short walk from the sloth sanctuary. The volunteer bedrooms are twin share based with separate shower and bathrooms for your use. The house also has electricity, drinking water and a basic kitchen, including facilities such as a fridge and microwave.
Meals
Three meals a day are included during your time on the project:
Breakfast
Breakfast will generally consist of bread, cheese, eggs, jams and cereals. You will be able to prepare your own breakfast to suit your taste.
Lunch
Your midday meal will be the heaviest of the day, and based on typical Costa Rican cuisine including rice, beans, salads, beef, chicken or fish. Potatoes or pasta will occasionally be served instead of rice and beans. We are able to cater for vegetarians just let us know at the time of booking.
Dinner
Dinner will be left in the refrigerator for you to warm up at your leisure in the evening. Alternatively, you can choose to make your own sandwiches with ingredients from the fridge.
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.
Project age limit
What will I see in [CRSR]?
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What other travellers thought
I've done this trip
Write reviewJonathan Clarke, 30th Apr 2011 - 21st May 2011
Working with the sloths and meeting the other great volunteers
dont anticipate..
So very enjoyable, it was a bit sad to leave
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Jorden Collins, 20th Feb 2011 - 6th Mar 2011
all of it
do everything.. experiance everything .. and take every oppertunity that you get whilst your out there!!
amazing!
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Jennifer Ayre, 23rd Jan 2011 - 6th Feb 2011
the sloths!
remember your camara!! bring plenty to read brush up on your card games!
made new friends, unforgetable experience, beautiful country!
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