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Ireland

5

Interning at the shelter was one of the best experiences I've ever had!! The managers are so knowledgeable about the shelter, and you can really feel how passionate they all are when talking about their work. Since the intern group is relatively small (8-10 interns while I was there), you really gain a personal relationship with the managers and have the opportunity to learn even more from them. I stayed for 4 weeks and honestly wish I could've stayed for so much longer. If your a the shelter lover, and want to learn more with hands on experience, this is the perfect place for youšŸŒ“šŸ¦„

29 days ago

New Zealand

5

My 4 weeks at the shelter and Bosque Escondido has been nothing short of amazing. Working with a wide range of the shelter, learning about each species, their environments and getting to follow and learn from the professionals has made this the best experience. Everyone is so helpful and kind, it was inspiring to see how passionate they are in their line of work. The food is great- I'm going to miss the fish tacos so much! Can't recommend this experience enough for anyone interested in the shelter, ecosystem and sustainability.

2 months ago

United Kingdom

5

My partner and I did the shelter internship with the shelter. It was honestly an unbelievable experience, and I genuinely dont think other reviews give this place credit. The staff were so knowledgeable, passionate and inspiring, teaching us so much about the incredible work they do with the animals. We were surprised at how involved we were able to be, allowed under supervision to enter cages to support with cleaning and feeding animals (ensuring a hands off approach). We will never forget our experience and would recommend to anyone else 1000% if you love nature and the shelter!!

4 months ago

Switzerland

5

I loved spending two weeks here! The managers are enthusiastic and eager to share their knowledge about the surrounding biodiversity, and they took us on several amazing night walks. The fieldwork was varied and enjoyable, and I learned a lot about the shelter rehabilitationā€”even got the chance to take part in a release! The post-monitoring was also very interesting. The place is beautiful, full of the shelter, and there's never a dull moment. Highly recommended!

4 months ago

Jeanne replied

Yaƫlle, it was absolutely wonderful having you with us! We're so thrilled to hear you enjoyed your two weeks here, from the night walks and fieldwork to being part of a release and the post-monitoring. Our managers truly love sharing their passion for the incredible biodiversity around us, and we're so glad you got to experience that. You really embraced everything, and we truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation! We hope you'll come back to visit Rescate Wildlife Rescu

United States

5

The program managers are wonderful!!Informative, friendly, love what they do. The commitment to helping animals and helping people learn is strong. It is a wonderful program for not only students but people who don't have the luxury of making this their career, but want to be a part of animal care and making a difference. It helps spread awareness and education about the animals, preservation, breeding programs, endangered animals, plants, and vet care. the shelter is a beautiful the shelter. I highly recommend this rewarding, hard work. The community at the house & center are pretty special.

4 months ago

Jeanne replied

Wow, this is such lovely feedback! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It means the world to us to hear that appreciate our program manager's passion for the animals and for sharing their knowledge. We're so glad you felt our commitment to helping both animals and people learn. It's fantastic to know that you see the value of our program for people from all walks of life who want to contribute to animal care and make a difference. Thank you again for your kind words!

United States

5

I stayed at the shelter for almost 2 weeks, it was great! This is a VERY cool educational experience, I learned so much about animal respect and care and about the world because there were a lot of international travellers here! As someone not studying animals, I felt a little out of the loop doing some work, but the leaders are very kind and share everything they can. I liked the food and living with other people in a big house! This is not a great experience for immersing in Costa Rican culture because you're on the Center's property a lot. But you can get out and locals work at the shelter too.

5 months ago

Jeanne replied

It's wonderful to hear you had a great two weeks with us! We're so glad you found it to be a very cool educational experience and that you learned so much about animal respect and care. It's also great you enjoyed meeting the international travelers and liked the food and large living space. We appreciate your honest feedback about the Costa Rican culture immersion. We're happy you found our leaders kind and informative. Thanks for your visit!

Canada

5

I had a great time at the shelter! Met some great people and had fun helping out with caring for the animals, feeding and creating enrichment. If you love animals and want to learn more about how to care for the shelter this is the place to go. Great for people that want to get away for the city and be immersed in nature while learning a lot. The accommodation is nice and you are provided with two meals from the restaurant and food to make breakfast. The hours are not long and you have time off to explore the area.

10 months ago

Jeanne replied

It warms our hearts to hear you had such a great time at Rescate! We're thrilled you met great people and enjoyed helping care for our animals through feeding and enrichment. It's fantastic to know you feel it's a great place for animal lovers wanting to learn about wildlife care and immerse themselves in nature away from the city. We're also happy you found the accommodation and meals to your liking and appreciated having time off to explore. Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback!

France

5

It's an incredible experience that teaches you a lot about the flora and fauna. The teams are great, and you always want to do more, although you're sometimes constrained by the managers' availability. I recommend ! Thank you

12 months ago

Jeanne replied

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you found your experience incredible and that you learned a lot about the local flora and fauna. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed working with our teams and felt motivated to do more. We appreciate your understanding regarding manager availability and are always striving to improve. Your recommendation means the world to us! We hope you'll have the chance to visit Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center again in beautiful Costa Rica!

Netherlands

5

I had a really good time at the shelter! The opportunity to learn about all the animals and nature was amazing! I made a lot of friends that are really outgoing just like me:) One of my favorite experiences for sure! would recommend this to everyone!

about 1 year ago

Jeanne replied

Hi Jesse,
We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. It was a pleasure to have you with us.

Switzerland

5

Working at the shelter has been a really great and enriching experience. I've learnt a lot about animals in general and the tasks are varied and interesting. Everyone has been incredibly kind, both the managers and the other interns I've met. I can only recommend the shelter!

about 1 year ago

Jeanne replied

t's fantastic to hear you've had such a great and enriching experience working at Rescate! We're so glad you've learned a lot about the animals and found the tasks varied and interesting. We truly appreciate you highlighting the kindness of our managers and fellow interns. Your recommendation means the world to us! Thank you for being a part of the Rescate family! We hope you'll stay connected with us here in Costa Rica!

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