Wildlife Conservation Apprenticeship in Costa Rica
Begin your conservation career in Costa Rica’s wildlife-rich rainforest.
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Almost fully booked.
Durations:Â 24 weeks
50 hrs of fieldwork per week
1:6 staff to participant ratioBook with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Program information
Launch your conservation career with a 24-week apprenticeship deep in Costa Rica’s lush lowland rainforest. Surrounded by monkeys, toucans, and tree frogs, you’ll develop in-demand field skills – from species ID to camera trap techniques – while contributing to vital biodiversity research in one of the world’s most wildlife-rich ecosystems.
Grants available for up to GBP10,000!
Get a GVI Foundation Grant of up to 80% on conservation programs. Everyone is invited to apply by 31 May.
Book with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Connect with our alumni
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.
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Zoom webinar : Tuesday 2 June 2026 18:00 BST | 13:00 EDT
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