Travel Tree City/State: Tortugero Country: COSTA RICA Rainforest and Wildlife Expedition in Costa Rica REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Global Vision International 3 High Street St Albans Herts UNITED KINGDOM AL3 4ED Phone: 01727 250 250 www.gvi.co.uk Program description: Take part in this wildlife conservation expedition and be an active member of GVI’s research team in the Costa Rican rainforest. Work on a variety of long-term terrestrial, marine conservation and community education projects. Help conduct turtle population surveys, jaguar predation surveys, jaguar and other mammal camera trapping, and mammal and bird studies. You can also teach English and environmental education in the local communities. Run in conjunction with the Costa Rican Ministry of Environment and Energy and other partners, the expedition is involved in long-term conservation projects and community education programs. You will receive continuous hands-on training regarding all aspects of the rainforest and coastline research. In addition to your volunteer work, the expedition also includes a Canopy Tour and several other additional excursions you can participate in. *How this program makes a difference* The Costa Rica expedition has had direct results including decreasing the rate of poaching marine turtles and eggs, and increasing the understanding of jaguar predation of turtles in Tortuguero National Park. GVI also helps community members to access tourist revenues through English language lessons, and support conservation within the area through environmental education and awareness programs. Highlights     Live and work at the biological research station     Learn a range of surveying techniques for wildlife research     See prime turtle nesting beaches for green and leatherback turtles     Participate in Jaguar surveys     Canoe down tranquil jungle waterways     Climb the Cerro Tortuguero jungle trail     Teach English to local children and adults     Assist with environmental education programs General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: 18 - 65 Travel to site: Independent Travel Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group No. in group: Max 16 plus staff Living arrangements on the program: Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months What are the dates of this program: Expeditions depart throughout the year, visit our website for upcoming start dates. Benefits and advantages of the program: * College Credit Colleges throughout North America have granted college credit for GVI Expeditions. Consult the College Credit page in the Resources section of the GVI website for more information. * Internships and Field Work By participating in a 10 week expedition you will be eligible to apply for an Internship or Job working in the field with GVI. Cost or price of this program: From £1445 / US$2890 for 5 weeks Application process Involves: Visit the GVI website and apply on line a member of staff will contact you to ensure your place in the field. Other Adventure Programs listings from Global Vision International edeni game reserve, south africa Wildlife Research Expedition in South Africa antigua, guatemala Volunteer work with Indigenous Maya in Guatemala mahe and surrounding islands, seychelles Marine Conservation in the Seychelles yucatan peninsular, mexico Mexican Marine Conservation Expedition amazon rainforest, ecuador Amazon Wildlife research & Community Expedition madagascar Conservation in Madagascar panama Turtle Conservation in Panama sumatra, indonesia Work with Orangutans in Sumatra south africa Work at a Vervet Monkey sanctuary in South Africa ecuador Community Projects In Ecuador brazil Humpback Whale Conservation in Brazil brazil River Dolphin Conservation in the Brazilian Amazon united states Outdoor Survival Training in Utah, USA south africa 4 week Safari Field Guide Course in South Africa south africa 1 year professional safari field guide training various throughout belize, belize Volunteer conservation work in Belize sri lanka Elephant Research in Sri Lanka patagonia, argentina, chile, patagonia Research and Exploration in Patagonia shimoni, kenya, kenya Wildlife Research & Community work in Kenya united states Volunteer at an animal sanctuary in Florida, USA tulum, mexico Scuba Beginner Marine Conservation in Mexico thailand Volunteer work with Gibbons in Thailand uganda Volunteer with Rhinos in Uganda antigua, guatemala Short-term community construction in Guatemala nicaragua Volunteer teaching children in Nicaragua honduras Construction projects in Honduras tasiriki village on moso island, vanuatu Volunteer With Turtles In Vanuatu borneo, malaysia Conservation projects in Borneo greece Turtle conservation on the Greek island of Zakynth cozumel island, mexico Scuba Diving Training Courses from all levels state forest, australia Volunteer with Koalas Down Under nepal Volunteer and Adventure in Nepal barberton,, mozambique, south africa, swaziland Volunteer, Travel and Teach in Southern Africa ecuador, peru Teach and Travel in South America antigua, guatemala Family Volunteering in Guatemala copan ruinas, honduras Family Volunteering in Honduras varied, india, nepal, thailand Asian Explorer ligurian sea cetacean , italy Whale & dolphin research in the Ligurian Sea, Ital belize, guatemala, honduras, mexico Marine Conservation and Diving Expedition guatemala Mayan Explorer ecuador, peru South American Explorer south africa Southern African Explorer rwanda Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International volunteer cameroon Cross River Gorilla Surveys in South West Cameroon madagascar Volunteer with Lemurs in Madagascar ghana Volunteer in Ghana. mozambique, south africa Teach and Travel in Southern Africa for 12 Weeks mozambique, south africa, swaziland Travel in Swaziland, South Africa & Mozambique india Volunteer Work with Tribal Communities in India turkey Volunteer on Mediterranean Monk Seal conservation guatemala Volunteer Work in Guatemala guatemala Short-term English teaching workshops in Guatemala united kingdom Survival Courses in the UK argentina Patagonia Snow School and Volcano Summit Attempt chile Patagonian Mountain Skills Course chile 42-Day Mountaineering Course in Patagonia nepal Family Volunteer Travel in Nepal guatemala Volunteer at English teaching workshops Guatemala guatemala Family Volunteering on a community construction honduras Family Volunteering construction project Honduras sri lanka Family Volunteering on an Elephant in Sri Lanka amazon rainforest, ecuador GVI Amazon Research Volunteering venetia limpopo nature reserve, south africa Venetia Wild Dog Den argentine patagonia, patagonia Extreme science in Patagonia shimoni archipelago, kenya Dolphin research project in Kenya venetia limpopo nature reserve , south africa South Africa wildlife conservation program indian ocean coastline , kenya Volunteering with Colobus monkeys in Kenya kenya Kenya Wildlife Conservation Trainee Scheme mexico Marine Conservation and Scuba Training Program Back   New Search   Send to a friend