Sea Turtle Conservation – Osa Peninsula

Reserva Playa Tortuga · Ojochal, Costa Rica

Join scientific research on Olive Ridley sea turtle conservation on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. Handle nesting females and eggs, run hatchery operations, conduct night beach patrols, and collect data. Volunteers work 5.5 days/week (~6 hrs/day) and choose preferred sub-projects. Lodging, meals, laundry, and WiFi included.

Lands in Love – Dog & Cat Sanctuary

Lands in Love · La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Israeli-run animal sanctuary near La Fortuna housing ~400 dogs and 300 cats. Volunteers work directly with animals and do some maintenance tasks. Three meals daily (vegetarian/vegan options), WiFi, midday breaks, and accommodation all included.

Nosara Animal Care – Wildlife Rehabilitation

Nosara Animal Care · Nosara, Costa Rica

Wildlife rehabilitation facility in Nosara caring for wildlife and primates, focusing on recovery and release back to natural habitat. Located 10 minutes by tuk-tuk from Nosara surf town. Paid guided tours also available with proceeds supporting sanctuary operations.

Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center

Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center · Turrucares, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Rehabilitates sloths, deer, pigs, raccoons, anteaters, birds, and monkeys unable to return to nature. Day begins at 8:30 AM with two daily feedings. Extensive direct animal contact. Also operates a vet hospital for release-ready animals. $40/day includes accommodation and 3 meals. Single-day volunteering available.

Sea Turtle Conservation – Pacific Coast

IVHQ · Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Protect sea turtles along Costa Rica's Pacific Nicoya Peninsula coast through nightly beach patrols, nest protection from poachers and predators, and hatchling assistance. Volunteers collect vital population data in one of the world's top turtle nesting regions. Includes accommodation, meals, and airport transfers.

Sea Turtle Conservation – Ostional Beach Arribada

GoEco · Ostional, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Volunteer at Ostional Beach on the Nicoya Peninsula, site of one of the world's largest sea turtle arribadas — mass nesting events where up to 300,000 olive ridley turtles emerge monthly from July to November. Tasks include beach patrolling, nest relocation, hatchery construction, and assisting new hatchlings.

Territorio de Zaguates – Land of the Strays

Territorio de Zaguates · Santa Barbara, Costa Rica

Sanctuary for hundreds of rescued street dogs near San José. Guided trail walks where dogs roam freely alongside visitors. Extended volunteering positions available. Free admission; donations support the shelter. Shuttle from Plaza Real in Alajuela at 8:00 AM.

Tortugas de Osa – Sea Turtle Conservation

Tortugas de Osa · Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Sea turtle care and conservation volunteer program on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, adjacent to Corcovado National Reserve. Participants receive a printed certificate upon completion. Minimum 1 week. Formal application required.

Sloth & Wildlife Rescue Center

GoEco · La Guácima, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Join a leading rescue center in Costa Rica specialising in rehabilitation and release of sloths, opossums, monkeys, and birds. Assist with feeding, enclosure cleaning, and environmental enrichment. Weekly activities include yoga, movie nights, karaoke, and dance classes. Shared rooms, three daily meals, and airport pickup. Minimum 2 weeks.

Animal Keeper Assistant

We rescue more than 1500 wild life animals per year, with the mission to give them the best treatment and release them b · San Jose, Costa Rica

Hands on contribution with everyday chores like feeding, cleaning and giving animals any care they need, to help them recover and go back to nature! Our Volunteer Program will allow you to work hands on with lots of different wildlife animals of Costa Rica,  you will learn a lot about taking care of animals in need of help. The Shelter receives more than 1500 rescue animals per year, so there is a lot of work and lots of important decisions to ...

Animal Wildlife Rescue

Work to help rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife. The work includes feeding, enclosure cleaning, enrichment project · Guácima, Costa Rica

Join us in the crucial mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and, whenever possible, releasing injured and displaced wildlife. Your support is vital for our shared goal! Are you ready to become a wildlife volunteer abroad? We hope so! What we are looking for We need motivated and passionate volunteers to join us here at Rescue Center Costa Rica to take care of our injured and displaced animals. We have monkeys, sloths, kinkajous, coat, exotic birds and much more. ..

Wildlife Sanctuary and Rescue

NATUWA rescues, rehabilitates, and releases wildlife, providing lifelong sanctuary to animals that cannot return to natu · Aranjuez, Costa Rica

NATUWA is a sanctuary dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating Costa Rica's wildlife, nurturing a diverse array of species back to health within a lush natural habitat. NATUWA Wildlife Sanctuary   NATUWA Wildlife Sanctuary in Aranjuez, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, is a haven providing refuge and protection to wild animals impacted by human activities such as hunting, habitat removal, and deforestation. These actions render species vulnerable, causing significant ...

Catch waves & save Sea Turtles

Our local non profit organisation acts for endengered olive ridley sea turtle protection by collecting eggs and liberate · Quepos, Costa Rica

Join us near Manuel Antonio, protect endangered sea turtles, watch baby hatch and surf waves. Make a real impact while enjoying a great volunteer beachfront experience! About the project Tortugas de Isla Damas is a conservation organization located in the south of Quepos, very close to Manuel Antonio National Park, on the Pacific coast. It is easy to get here from San José. The 6 km beach is wild and typical of Costa Rica. We are a local family deeply committed to ...

Kids English Teacher

WeVOL offers meaningful voluntourism and adventure programs supporting English learning in local public schools and comm · Matapalo, Costa Rica

Become an important member of our language school in a tropical beach town. Join the fun & make a long lasting difference for learners in beautiful Matapalo, Costa Rica! Our program empowers volunteers to gain professional and personal experience while helping children from a low-income community learn English. WeVOL is located on the pristine Matapalo beach just fifteen minutes north of Dominical and thirty minutes south of Quepos-Manuel Antonio. Known for its ...

Leatherback Turtle Ambassador

Tortugas de Pacuare · Limón, Costa Rica

Get in direct contact with turtles and help us conserve the biggest turtle in the sea! Here you will have the chance to meet and work with awesome animals! Our main mission at Tortugas de Pacuare is to protect endangered sea turtles such as the Leatherback sea turtle, Hawksbill sea turtle and the Green sea turtle. With the support of the local community and of the the international volunteers, we aim at conserving the environment. By working with sea ...

Be the reason a Baby Sea Turtle reaches the ocean

Our local non profit organisation acts for endengered olive ridley sea turtle protection by collecting eggs and liberate · Quepos, Costa Rica

Join us near Manuel Antonio, protect endangered turtles, and watch many babies hatch. Make a real impact while enjoying a great volunteer beachfront experience! About Tortugas de Isla Damas is a conservation organization located in the south of Quepos, very close to Manuel Antonio National Park, on the Pacific coast. It is easy to get here from San José. The 6 km beach is wild and typical of Costa Rica. We are a local family deeply committed to nature, ...

Reforestation/Community Development

WeVOL offers meaningful voluntourism and adventure programs supporting English learning in local public schools and comm · Matapalo, Costa Rica

Be part of and spearhead a variety of community and reforestation projects in a tropical beach town. Join the fun & make a difference in beautiful Matapalo, Costa Rica! As our quaint beach town becomes more noticed and receives more tourists, we need your support to take action now and protect the local flora and fauna and beautify the local community. WeVOL´s Reforestation and Community Development volunteer program empowers volunteers to gain professional and ...

Let's Protect the Caribbean Wildlife

Tortugas de Pacuare · Limón, Costa Rica

At Pacuare, you can observe over 300 species of animals such as mammals, reptiles and birds of the Caribbean zone, and you can actively participate protecting them. The project This is a wildlife conservation project focused on preserving our natural Caribbean of Costa Rica. We want to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our environment,  through actions such as cleaning the beach where we collect plastic waste for recycling, and the observance ...

Sea Turtle Conservation Ambassador

Tortugas de Pacuare · Matapalo, Costa Rica

Volunteer and save turtles, make a difference and meet one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Join us in Pacific Costa Rica! What we do: Sea turtles are at risk around the globe. They are endangered throughout the world’s oceans, and several species native to the eastern Pacific (where Matapalo Sea Turtle Conservation is located) are nearing extinction. Factors that are contributing to this endangerment include ...

Sloth Monitoring and Turtle Conservation

Tortugas de Pacuare · Quepos, Costa Rica

Join us in Quepos to actively conserve sloths and turtles, monitoring these beautiful creatures. Make a significant impact on wildlife and nature! The project Begin your volunteer adventure and head to the rainforests of Costa Rica 30 km south to one of the most important national park in Costa Rica as Manuel Antonio National Park, where you can take part in the vital conservation of some of the country's most vulnerable wildlife. You will help ...

Kids Sports Coach

WeVOL offers meaningful voluntourism and adventure programs supporting English learning in local public schools and comm · Matapalo, Costa Rica

Lead meaningful cross-cultural sports lessons for local children while sharing your athletic knowledge and skills. Our program empowers athletes, coaches, and trainers to gain professional and personal experience by leading sports practices, trainings, workshops, and lessons for kids living in a low-income community. WeVOL is located on the pristine Matapalo beach just fifteen minutes north of Dominical and ...

Veterinary Internship – Wildlife Rescue Center

NATUWA rescues, rehabilitates, and releases wildlife, providing lifelong sanctuary to animals that cannot return to natu · Aranjuez, Costa Rica

Hands-on learning at a Wildlife Rescue Center: support veterinary care, rehabilitation, quarantine protocols, and animal welfare under the guidance of our vet team. NATUWA  Rescue Center and Sanctuary stands as a beacon of hope in the verdant heart of Aranjuez, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica—a tranquil country town renowned for its friendly locals and picturesque dirt roads. Our sanctuary serves as a vital haven, providing refuge and a new lease on life for ...