Costa Rica: Sea Turtle Initiative Program for Teens
Location
- Costa Rica
Length
1 - 2 weeks
Need-based funding
Health & Safety
Nov 28, 2023
Dec 06, 2023
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About Program
Provide critical support to sea turtles through volunteer efforts at a remote nesting beach on the Caribbean. Live and work at a nonprofit that is dedicated to increasing sea turtle populations through beach maintenance, community outreach, anti-poaching measures and other means. If you're very lucky, you may even be rewarded with turtle and egg-hatching sightings! While you're here, experience the majesty of Costa Rica firsthand as you raft, zip, boat, hike and dance your way through one of the world's most biodiverse countries--this 10-day adventure will fly by.
Service Hours: 20
Program Theme: Animal & Wildlife Conservation
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Program Highlights
- Work to protect sea turtles through habitat conservation night patrols
- Go rafting on one of Costa Rica's most adventurous rivers and sail through the jungle on a zipline course
- Spot exotic wildlife like sloths, parrots and monkeys on a mangrove boat tour
- Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture and practice your Spanish with native speakers
- Hear from experts on topics of conservation and the challenges that wildlife in Costa Rica currently faces