Wildlife Conservation Apprenticeship in Costa Rica
Begin your conservation career in Costa Rica’s wildlife-rich rainforest.
Popular program.
Almost fully booked.
Durations:Â 24 weeks
50 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.
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 USD13,000!
Get a GVI Foundation Grant of up to 80% on conservation programs. Everyone is invited to apply by 31 Jul.
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!
Traditional chocolate workshop
Waterfall hike
Moth and butterfly trapping
Sunrise in the rainforest
Conversational Spanish class
Stargaze in the jungle
Wildlife photography workshop
Yoga in the rainforest
Traditional chocolate workshop
Waterfall hike
Moth and butterfly trapping
Sunrise in the rainforest
Conversational Spanish class
Stargaze in the jungle
Wildlife photography workshop
Yoga in the rainforest
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 8 July 2025 18:00 BST | 13:00 EDT
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