Wild Cat Conservation Internship in Costa Rica
Conduct studies on wild jungle cat populations and their use of biological corridors in Costa Rican rainforests.
Popular program.
Limited availability.
Durations:Â 4 - 12 weeks
40 hrs of fieldwork per week
1:6 staff to participant ratio
Includes GVI ExperiencesBook with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
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Program information
Our research station is based in Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. In the tropical jungle, we focus on wild cat species within the reserve. Because these species are so elusive, our research is conducted mainly via camera traps and visual surveys. Our goal is to assist the reserve management team determine the prevalence, population size and territoriality of species such as puma, ocelot, margay and jaguarundi.
Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.
GVI Foundation Grants are now available for conservation programs abroad. Up to GBPÂ 5,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 31 Oct.
Book with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Included in your program, at no extra cost.
Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.
Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Cook traditional cuisine with local experts.
Go on a waterfall hike.
Take part in moth or butterfly trapping.
Witness the natural spectacle of daybreak.
Watch a Costa Rican sunset from the rainforest.
Stargaze from a jungle tower.
Develop your wildlife photography skills.
Yoga in the rainforest.
Cook traditional cuisine with local experts.
Go on a waterfall hike.
Take part in moth or butterfly trapping.
Witness the natural spectacle of daybreak.
Watch a Costa Rican sunset from the rainforest.
Stargaze from a jungle tower.
Develop your wildlife photography skills.
Yoga in the rainforest.
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