Wildlife Expedition in Costa Rica
by: GVI
Take part in this wildlife conservation expedition and be an active member of GVI's research team in the Costa Rican rainforest. Work on a variety of long-term terrestrial, marine conservation, and community education projects. Help conduct turtle population surveys, jaguar predation surveys, jaguar and other mammal camera trapping, and mammal and bird studies. You can also teach English and envir...
Take part in this wildlife conservation expedition and be an active member of GVI's research team in the Costa Rican rainforest. Work on a variety of long-term terrestrial, marine conservation, and community education projects. Help conduct turtle population surveys, jaguar predation surveys, jaguar and other mammal camera trapping, and mammal and bird studies. You can also teach English and environmental education in the local communities. The Costa Rica Expedition program has had direct results including decreasing the rate of poaching marine turtles and eggs as well as increasing the understanding of jaguar predation of turtles in Tortuguero National Park.
Program Highlights
Live and work at a research station in the middle of a national park in Costa Rica.
Witness Costa Rican wildlife in their natural habitats, such as neo-tropical birds over rainforest canals and sea turtles on the Caribbean beach.
Bask in the enchanting surroundings of Tortuguero while riding a canoe through the rainforest.
Learn biodiversity survey techniques while engaged in field work.
Join during the turtle nesting season and get the chance to beach patrols.
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Quick Details
- Tortuguero, Costa Rica
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Biological Research
- Building & Construction Projects
- Community Development
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
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- All Nationalities
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Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Provides lots of great sightings found nowhere else in costa rica
March 31, 2025by: Daniel LakeProgram: Wildlife Expedition in Costa RicaI had a great time at Kekoldi. Its a special place that provides lots of great sightings found nowhere else in Costa Rica The staff are incredibly knowledgable and show constant attention to your wellness and wellbeing. Even a 4 or 6 week stay is plenty as well you'll experience so much in that time.
Poor communication.
August 17, 2024by: Kay FensomProgram: Wildlife Expedition in Costa RicaIgnore the packing list it’s wrong. More details about the programme as more people would come. Poor communication. Poor pre programme. Information given and lack of communication before different parts of GVI.
An educational experience that represents what it is truly like to live there
June 27, 2024by: Zia Rose ZuckerProgram: Wildlife Expedition in Costa RicaGVI is a fantastic program for those who want to learn about a specific area through a more local perspective! My class recently went on a trip to Costa Rica with them and they did an awesome job showing us around the less touristy parts of Costa Rica and giving us an educational experience that represents what it is truly like to live there. We even got to visit an indigenous community called Sepecue which we definitely wouldn't have had to opportunity to visit had we not gone with GVI!
Program Details
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Locations
- Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Eco Tours
- Nature Tours
- Rainforest Tours
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Required Equipment
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Ready to Learn More?
Take part in this wildlife conservation expedition and be an active member of GVI's research team in the Costa Rican rainforest. Work on a variety of long-term terrestrial, marine conservation, and community education projects. Help conduct turtle population surveys, jaguar predation surveys, jaguar and other mammal camera trapping, and mammal and bird studies. You can also teach English and environmental education in the local communities. The Costa Rica Expedition program has had direct results including decreasing the rate of poaching marine turtles and eggs as well as increasing the understanding of jaguar predation of turtles in Tortuguero National Park.
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Ready to Learn More?
Take part in this wildlife conservation expedition and be an active member of GVI's research team in the Costa Rican rainforest. Work on a variety of long-term terrestrial, marine conservation, and community education projects. Help conduct turtle population surveys, jaguar predation surveys, jaguar and other mammal camera trapping, and mammal and bird studies. You can also teach English and environmental education in the local communities. The Costa Rica Expedition program has had direct results including decreasing the rate of poaching marine turtles and eggs as well as increasing the understanding of jaguar predation of turtles in Tortuguero National Park.
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