Costa Rica: Animal Rescue & Veterinary Project for Teens
- Costa Rica
About Program
Calling all animal lovers and future vets! This program is a unique opportunity to spend 14 days in Costa Rica shadowing veterinarians and getting hands-on experience at a small dog and cat rescue center. Learn more about Costa Rica's domestic and wild animal populations and the challenges they face from local experts--as one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, there is no better location from which to explore the natural habitat of a wide variety of flora and fauna. Spend time with your host community and get a dose of adventure through a jungle zipline, lush hikes to towering waterfalls and other active pursuits.
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Program Highlights
- Get experience in the field as you work alongside veterinarians at a dog & cat rescue center
- Explore Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity through waterfall hikes, zipline excursions and hotspring soaks
- Learn about issues facing the region's domestic animals and wildlife from local experts
- Become an honorary Tico as you dive deep into this vibrant and unique culture
- Engage in leadership seminars and put your fresh skills to the test
Scholarships
GLA IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) Scholarship
The goal of our scholarship is to provide inclusion, diversity, equity and access to GLA programs.
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Location
A pioneer of ecotourism, Costa Rica draws many tourists to its extensive series of national parks and other protected areas. Costa Rica began reversing deforestation in the 1990s, and they are moving towards using only renewable energy. Head to the cloud forest, relax on the beautiful beaches, or visit a coffee farm.
