Wild Cat Conservation Internship in Costa Rica

Conduct studies on wild jungle cat populations and their use of biological corridors in Costa Rican rainforests.

Durations: 4 - 12 weeks
Fieldwork hours40 hrs of fieldwork per week
Participant ratio1:6 staff to participant ratio
GVI experiencesIncludes GVI Experiences
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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.

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.
Cook traditional cuisine with local experts.
Go on a waterfall hike.
Go on a waterfall hike.
Take part in moth or butterfly trapping.
Take part in moth or butterfly trapping.
Witness the natural spectacle of daybreak.
Witness the natural spectacle of daybreak.
Watch a Costa Rican sunset from the rainforest.
Watch a Costa Rican sunset from the rainforest.
Stargaze from a jungle tower.
Stargaze from a jungle tower.
Develop your wildlife photography skills.
Develop your wildlife photography skills.
Yoga in the rainforest.
Yoga in the rainforest.
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