Wild Cat Conservation in Costa Rica
Conduct wild cat research in the tropical jungles of Costa Rica’s Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve.
Durations: 1 - 12 weeks
35 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
Costa Rica accounts for only 0.03% of the world’s surface area, but contains more than 5% of its biodiversity. Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve is a species-rich stretch of rainforest home to several endangered or vulnerable wild jungle cat species. This research program focuses on monitoring and mapping the wild cat population in the reserve in order to derive effective conservation strategies.
Get a grant of up to 80% on conservation programs!
GVI Foundation Grants are now available for conservation programs. Apply by 31 Dec to get up to aud10000 off.
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!
Cook traditional cuisine with local experts.
Go on a waterfall hike.
Take part in moth or butterfly trapping.
Witness the natural spectacle of daybreak.
Watch a Costa Rican sunset from the rainforest.
Stargaze from a jungle tower.
Develop your wildlife photography skills.
Yoga in the rainforest.
Cook traditional cuisine with local experts.
Go on a waterfall hike.
Take part in moth or butterfly trapping.
Witness the natural spectacle of daybreak.
Watch a Costa Rican sunset from the rainforest.
Stargaze from a jungle tower.
Develop your wildlife photography skills.
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.
