THIS IS A GENERAL LIST. PLEASE REVIEW THE JOB APPLICATION FOR SPECIFICS.

• Be able to commit at least 3 or 6 months
• Must be 18 years or older
• Have a current tetanus vaccination
• Have a current Covid-19 vaccination
• International emergency medical insurance while interning
• Willingness to get dirty, sweaty, tired, and work for wildlife
• The ANIMAL RELATED INTERNSHIP(s) must get the rabies vaccination in order to apply. 

Internships are voluntary self-funded positions.  You will be responsible for all travel expenses/flights and immigration expenses. 

Meals:

Meals are provided 7-days a week. We will show you the local stores where you can buy additional food to supplement your meals. Please let us know if you are vegetarian, vegan, or have special dietary requirements.

Other:

All other costs are to be paid for by the intern. This includes travel expenses, medical insurance, entertainment expenses, and a 5-day trip out of the country every three months to renew your visa. Common household items.

All internships have a 3 or 6-month requirement. If you would like to apply for a longer duration please indicate in your internship application. You must have education, training, or experience regarding the internships you apply for.

As a part of the application process, we will ask for 3-professional references.

The Toucan Rescue Ranch provides housing for international interns:

• The Headquarters Intern House: Here you will be staying with fellow interns at the Toucan Rescue Ranch. Housing includes a bedroom (private and/or shared), 2-bathrooms, common area, and kitchen. Laundry access is at the Toucan Rescue Ranch (not the house). The house is in a safe gated community with WiFi. The house is located off grounds and is a 6-minute walk to/from the Toucan Rescue Ranch. Located in San Josecito, San Isidro, Heredia.
• The Sloth House: Depending on your internship position you may be staying in the Sloth House located on TRR grounds. This is a small cabin with a shared bedroom, small common area, kitchenette, and 1-bathroom.  There is laundry access and Wi-Fi. Located at Toucan Rescue Ranch Headquarters - San Josecito, San Isidro, Heredia.
• Release Site Intern House: If you are applying for a Main Release Site internship you will be located at our Release Site in a remote area in Sarapiqui, Costa Rica. Housing includes a bedroom (private and/or shared), 2-bathrooms, common area, and kitchen with some laundry access. Wi-Fi included. The house is located on TRR Release Site grounds. You will be living and working at the same location. Located in Nazareth, Sarapiqui, Heredia.

The Toucan Rescue Ranch provides 3-meals per-day for all internships. Please indicate in your application if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies so we can plan accordingly.

You can Google Map these locations and familiarize yourself with where you will be located during the internship:

• Headquarters (HQ) in San Josecito, San Isidro, Heredia.
• Release Site (RS) in Nazareth, Sarapiqui, Heredia.