Conservation Careers: A Virtual Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Toucan Rescue Ranch
Are you considering a career in conservation, wildlife care, or environmental education? “Conservation Careers” is an immersive 30-45 minute virtual tour designed specifically for students in their last year of school who are exploring potential career paths in the field of conservation. This interactive and customizable experience gives you a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Toucan Rescue Ranch, a leading wildlife rescue and conservation organization in Costa Rica.
What to Expect:
This specialized virtual tour is tailored to students’ interests, providing a comprehensive overview of TRR’s work and how various conservation careers come together to support wildlife preservation. You’ll get to interact with professionals from a variety of fields, including veterinarians, biologists, natural resource managers, interns, and administrative staff. During the tour, each expert will share what they do at TRR, what a typical day looks like for them, and what it’s like working in conservation.
Customizable Based on Interests
We understand that each student’s interests and career aspirations may vary. This tour is designed to be customizable so that it can focus on the areas you’re most passionate about, whether it’s working with animals directly, studying ecosystems, managing natural resources, or helping promote the mission of conservation through outreach and education.
Since this specialized tour targets an older, more focused audience, we offer a higher rate for a more personalized experience.
Pricing
- 1-10 students: $30
- 11-20 students: $60
- 21-30 students: $120
- More than 30 students: $160
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- Learn about Toucan Rescue Ranch’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and release Costa Rican wildlife.
- Understand the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in conservation, including how they operate, fundraise, and collaborate with local communities and international partners.
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- Explore TRR’s clinic, quarantine, and rehabilitation facilities to see firsthand how animals are treated when they arrive.
- Discover the process behind medical treatment, quarantine, and rehabilitation for rescued wildlife, including birds, mammals, and reptiles.
- Get a glimpse into our sanctuary, where animals that cannot be returned to the wild are cared for long-term.
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- Learn about their career paths, the education required, and what it’s like to work in the field of wildlife conservation.
- Ask them your questions about what it’s like working at the Ranch, and what a typical day looks like for them.
- Hear directly from vets, veterinary assistants, biologists, and other conservation professionals as they share the specifics of their roles and responsibilities.
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- TRR offers a variety of volunteer and internship programs that provide hands-on experience in wildlife conservation, animal care, environmental education, and more. Learn about how you can gain practical experience while making a difference.
- Discover the personal and professional benefits of participating in TRR’s internship programs, and how these opportunities can help shape your future career in conservation.
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- After the presentation, students will have a Q&A session with the conservation professionals at TRR. This is your chance to ask about careers in wildlife conservation, what it takes to get started in the field, and any other questions you have about the work we do.
- Depending on availability, the tour may feature a glimpse into the daily work of one or more team members on the day of the tour. For example, you might join an ongoing procedure in the clinic, watch a biologist track wildlife, or see how our marketing team promotes the Ranch’s programs. This gives you a real-time experience of what it’s like to be involved in wildlife conservation.