Join Our Team

Be a Part of Our Mission

 

There are many ways to support wildlife at Alturas. Whether you want hands-on experience, hope to build a career in conservation, or you want to sponsor a resident animal, your involvement helps protect Costa Rica’s Biodiversity.

Explore the ways you can join our work.

Medical check up of an ocelot

Internships

Learn – Serve – Protect

Our internship programs offer hands-on experience in wildlife rehabilitation, nursery care, veterinary support, and animal husbandry. Interns work directly alongside our team, helping to rescue, treat, and rehabilitate injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife.

You’ll gain practical, real-world conservation experience while contributing to life-saving work in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions on Earth.

Available Internship Options Include:
  • Orphan Care Internship
  • Veterinary Internship
  • Junior Veterinary Internship
  • Wildlife Husbandry Internship

Internships fill quickly – apply early to secure your spot

Volunteer With Us

If you love animals and want to support conservation, our volunteer program offers a rewarding way to make a direct impact. Volunteers help with daily tasks such as:

  • Preparing specialized diets and feeding residents
  • Cleaning and maintaining habitats
  • Providing enrichment
  • Supporting maintenance and grounds works
  • Gathering wild foods for our residents

Your time and energy help us give every animal the care they deserve.

careers

Want to turn your passion for wildlife into your profession?

We are not currently hiring, but we encourage you to check back soon for future opportunities to join our team and help protect Costa Rica’s wildlife.

If you’d like to be considered for upcoming roles, you’re welcome to send your CV to our operations manager. 

Email: manager@alturaswildlifesanctuary.org

Become a Wildlife Guardian

Some animals at Alturas cannot return to the wild, but with your help, they can still live safe, healthy, and meaningful lives.

When you become a Wildlife Guardian, you sponsor one of our permanent residents, helping to provide:

  • Fresh, species-appropriate food
  • Medical treatments and check-ups
  • Habitat upkeep and improvements
  • Enrichment activities that keep them mentally and physically stimulated

Sponsoring a resident means joining their journey. You’ll learn their story, see their personality shine, and know your contribution directly improves their daily life.

Choose your resident and become their Guardian today. Together, we can give every animal who calls Alturas home the care they deserve.

Ocelot playing with cardboard box