Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a biodiversity hotspot, home to over 5% of the world’s species despite covering only 0.03% of the Earth’s surface. With its lush rainforests, rich marine life, and iconic species like sloths, toucans, and jaguars, the country offers unique opportunities to actively contribute to wildlife conservation and the protection of endangered species.
- WildeTurtle
- Open To Anyone With A Passion For Conservation
- 7, 11 or 14 Days of Incredible Adventure
- Join a meaningful sea turtle conservation project in Costa Rica, where you’ll work alongside a qualified biologist at a beachside research site. You'll help collect vital data on population structure, genetic origin, and in-water habitats of endangered sea turtles. Full-board meals and accommodation are provided in a welcoming local community right on the beachfront. Your hands-on role includes participating in the rehabilitation of injured or ill turtles, and learning essential research methods such as restraint, measuring, weighing, microchipping, and collecting tissue and blood samples, while also checking for any injuries or abnormalities. You’ll also contribute to mangrove development and replanting efforts, which are crucial to supporting turtle foraging grounds. Take to the water for full-day passive turtle catching to support data analysis shared across conservation networks in Central and South America. Beyond the fieldwork, you'll engage with the local community's initiatives in recycling, education, and women’s empowerment. You may also have the chance to be involved in unique night-time water collection studies if scheduled. To complete your experience, enjoy included tours of Isla Tortuga by boat, a volcano and coffee farm, a family-run chocolate farm, Corcovado National Park, and a cultural tour of San José.
- Available Trips: Available Year Round as a 7, 11 or 14 day itinerary
- Inclusions: Accommodation, Meals, Transport, Airport Transfers, Activities, Contribution to Conservation Efforts
- WildeHatch
- Open To Anyone With A Passion For Conservation
- 7, 11 or 14 Days of Incredible Adventure
- Work alongside a dedicated team of experts at a beachside conservation site in Costa Rica, where you'll play a crucial role in protecting endangered sea turtles. Your responsibilities will include transferring sea turtle eggs to secure hatcheries to protect them from poaching and increase their chances of survival. You'll take part in wellness checks on nesting turtles, assessing body and shell condition, behavior, and providing basic rehabilitation if needed. You'll also help collect vital data, such as shell size, identification tagging, nest location, and egg counts. Participate in both day and night beach patrols to monitor nesting activity and support ongoing research. When hatchlings reach about 45 days old, you'll assist in their release back into the ocean after gathering important growth data. Beyond turtle conservation, you’ll engage in impactful community outreach programs, teaching local children about the environment, sea turtles, conservation, English, and recycling. Help clean the beaches and support local recycling initiatives to protect the fragile coastal ecosystem. During your downtime, fall asleep to the sound of the waves, visit nearby eco-lodges, or explore the renowned Corcovado National Park. Your experience also includes exciting tours to Isla Tortuga by boat, a volcano and coffee farm, a family-run chocolate farm, and a cultural tour of San José.
- Available Trips: Available Year Round as a 7, 11 or 14 day itinerary
- Inclusions: Accommodation, Meals, Transport, Airport Transfers, Activities, Contribution to Conservation Efforts
