Sea turtles, tapirs and cows oh my!

I went to Costa Rica because I was looking for addition experience with wildlife conservation as well as an opportunity to see a new place and meet new people. I had an absolutely amazing time. I had to opportunity to work hands on with wildlife and new make friends. My highlights were having a Green Turtle shower me with sand while I tried to measure her, watching hatchlings running down the beach at night, and seeing tapirs on the edge of the canal. Having the base camp situated next to a deserted beach was also a bonus! The only thing I really didn't expect were the bovine beach invaders (who knew cows like the wade in the ocean??) and the iguanas who liked to live in the rafter of the dorms. They seemed totally harmless until they peed on your bed!!!!