Alajuela Wildlife Rescue Center
Costa Rica
The Rescue Center is dedicated to the treatment and protection of exotic animals indigenous to the tropical paradise that is Costa Rica. Volunteers work alongside an experienced wildlife vet at our on-site hospital to rescue, rehabilitate and release these animals back to their natural habitat whenever possible. This program was designed to provide hands-on wildlife experience in a veterinary setting, a unique way to explore this Caribbean nation, and an opportunity to make lifelong friendships with other volunteers from around the world.
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2-week session: $900 USD
Additional weeks: $450 USD/week
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Training is provided for all activities. The program fee helps to support the non-profit clinic as well as volunteer activities, transportation and accommodation. Limited to 4 volunteers per session. On-Site free-time activities are included but off-site trips have an additional fee. -
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FlightsTravel InsuranceVisa Fees (if applicable)
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Experience Costa Rica like never before!
This unique opportunity allows volunteers extensive experience working directly with tropical wildlife in a veterinary setting.
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Volunteers stay on-site at the Rescue Center with non-vet volunteers. There are 5 bedrooms (6 bunk beds per room), 5 showers & 7 toilets. Amenities include wifi, laundry service, outdoor pool and lounging areas. Staff stay on-site and are available 24/7 to ensure volunteer safety. Volunteers can also upgrade to a private tiki hut for an additional $175 USD per week. All meals are included in the program fee.
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Vet/Animal Activities:
- Food Prep
- Routine Feeding and Cleaning (twice daily)
- Daily Treatments
- Regular Monitoring (Vitals, Weight, Feed Intake, etc)
- Late Night Feedings (as needed)
- Diagnostics (blood tests, skin samples, etc.)
- Discuss & design plans for release and prepare eligible animals
- Enrichment & Training*
- Assist in veterinary procedures (x-rays, sedated exams, surgeries, necropsies, etc.)
Free-Time Activities:
Daily Free Activities Include:
- Lounging by the Outdoor Pool & Hammocks
- River Walks
- Board Games
- Yoga (on request)
Nightly free time activities include:
- Bonfires,
- Vet-Guided Night Walks
- Spanish Classes
- Sun Downers
- Movies
- Trivia
- Board Games
- Visiting San Jose for souvenirs, restaurants, bars, etc.
Off-site trips (for an additional fee) include:
- Jaco Beach
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Arenal Volcano
