2024 at Animal Rescue & Release Center
Save Turtles - South Tortuguero
Highlights
- Witness the magic of marine turtles in their natural habitat and be part of their journey—an experience you'll cherish forever!
- Discover the fascinating world of marine turtles and gain invaluable insights into their behavior and habitats while making a positive impact.
- Embrace a back-to-basics lifestyle that reconnects you with what truly matters and rejuvenates your spirit in nature.
- Relax and unwind on breathtaking beaches, soaking in the tranquility and vibrant culture that Costa Rica has to offer.
- Witness the magic of marine turtles in their natural habitat and be part of their journey—an experience you'll cherish forever!
- Discover the fascinating world of marine turtles and gain invaluable insights into their behavior and habitats while making a positive impact.
- Embrace a back-to-basics lifestyle that reconnects you with what truly matters and rejuvenates your spirit in nature.
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About the program
Help to monitor the habits of marine turtles and work with injured turtles in our rescue center.
About the Program
On breathtaking beaches you and other volunteers protect the marine turtles that are in danger of extinction. Volunteers play a crucial role in conservation efforts!
The program is located on a remote Caribbean beach, about 30 km south of Tortuguero. Fresh water canals and the ...
Typical day
Your Tasks
Together with local research assistants of the community you will patrol the beach in three sectors (2.4 km each) and two shifts from 8 pm to 12 am and 12 am to 4 am. It takes at least 4 hours to patrol the beach effectively.
If a nesting turtle is found, the eggs are collected and ...
Free-time activities
Your camp is in a very remote area - save your free days to go on a longer trip at the end of your Project!
You can travel down the coast to visit Cahuita, Puerto Viejo or our rainforest lodge. Or hop over to the pacific coast and visit us in Sámara! Also, there are many beautiful National Parks to ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
This program is available all year. It starts every Monday or every Thursday. Please arrive at least one day before the programs starts.
Program fees
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Agency - founded in 2006
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