La Fortuna: Proyecto Asis Wildlife and Volunteer Tour
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Explore our wildlife reserve, then get hands-on preparing animal diets and enrichment toys. A fun, educational 2.5-hour conservation experience for all ages. Book your impactful visit today!
Hands-On Wildlife Tour and Volunteering Experience in Costa Rica
This activity combines an educational wildlife tour with a hands-on short-term volunteering opportunity in a private reserve, suitable for all ages, especially families with children.
Description
The experience starts with a guided educational tour focused on wildlife conservation and environmental impact led by a bilingual naturalist guide. You will explore the reserve, learning about each animal’s story and the importance of conserving their habitats. The guide will engage you throughout, encouraging a deeper understanding of conservation efforts.
Following the tour, the volunteering component involves preparing specialized animal diets to support proper nutrition and welfare. You will also create enrichment toys designed to stimulate natural behaviors and improve the animals’ daily routine, following a species-specific environmental enrichment schedule. Feeding is conducted only by trained staff, and you will observe this process from a safe distance.
This activity includes a coffee break and lasts up to 2½ hours. It is available Monday to Saturday at 8:30 am and 1:30 pm.
Includes
- Full educational wildlife tour with a bilingual naturalist guide (English or Spanish)
- Exclusive entry to the wildlife reserve with access to all animals and their stories
- Interactive volunteering session learning to prepare animal diets
- Materials and guidance to create enrichment toys for the animals
- Complimentary coffee break during the experience
- Dedicated guide attention throughout the 2½ hour activity
- Participation in scheduled species-specific environmental enrichment activities
- Observation of animal feeding conducted by trained staff according to regulations
Important Information
- Available in English or Spanish; specify language when booking
- Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in; late arrivals cannot be accommodated
- Wear comfortable clothing, tennis or hiking shoes, and bring a poncho or rain jacket and bug repellent
Pricing and Booking
- Adults: $60 USD per person
- Children ages 5 to 9: $35 USD
- Previous reservation required
To support local conservation efforts further, consider contributing through the “Pack for a Purpose Wishlist.”
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 72 hours before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations after this period are non-refundable. All cancellations must be confirmed by Proyecto Asis.
Book early to secure your preferred date and time. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered Monday through Saturday.
