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Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer: Manuel Antonio Experience
4.7
24 Ratings
Naranjito
Join KSTR’s day volunteer program in Manuel Antonio. Engage in hands-on conservation, support wildlife, and make a lasting impact. Discover the sanctuary’s mission today.
Join KSTR’s day volunteer program in Manuel Antonio. Engage in hands-on conservation, support wildlife, and make a lasting impact. Discover the sanctuary’s mission today.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Blue Banyan Inn - - Guided Tour: We will start the day with a fun and informative guided tour of our Wildlife Sanctuary. Get ready to meet sloths, spider monkeys, kinkajous, and other unique animals that call our sanctuary home. - Refreshments and Activities: After the tour, enjoy refreshments and participate in a short activity with our animal…
- Blue Banyan Inn - - Guided Tour: We will start the day with a fun and informative guided tour of our Wildlife Sanctuary. Get ready to meet sloths, spider monkeys, kinkajous, and other unique animals that call our sanctuary home. - Refreshments and Activities: After the tour, enjoy refreshments and participate in a short activity with our animal caretakers or biologists. - Lunch: Sit down for a prepared meal in our restaurant and interact with our dedicated staff, interns, and long-term volunteers. - Volunteer Project: Following lunch, you will join our staff and volunteers in a rewarding volunteer project. You will help create enrichment activities for our sanctuary animals. What to Bring: - Clothing: Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and clothing suitable for potential manual labor. - Rain Gear: If visiting during the rainy season, bring a raincoat or umbrella. This day promises to be both educational and impactful. We appreciate your willingness to contribute to our conservation efforts.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Lunch included
Additional Information
The KSTR day volunteer program offers a unique and immersive experience within Manuel Antonio’s wildlife sanctuary. Unlike traditional wildlife tours, participants actively engage in conservation efforts, from creating enrichment activities for sanctuary animals to assisting with meal preparations. The day begins with an informative guided tour,…
The KSTR day volunteer program offers a unique and immersive experience within Manuel Antonio’s wildlife sanctuary. Unlike traditional wildlife tours, participants actively engage in conservation efforts, from creating enrichment activities for sanctuary animals to assisting with meal preparations. The day begins with an informative guided tour, providing insights into the sanctuary’s residents and conservation initiatives. Throughout the experience, volunteers interact with dedicated staff, interns, and long-term volunteers, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, KSTR is deeply committed to its conservation mission, ensuring that participants not only support the sanctuary financially but also contribute directly to its efforts. Overall, the program provides travelers with a meaningful opportunity to connect with nature, make a positive impact, and leave a lasting legacy of conservation in Costa Rica’s lush landscapes.
- Ages 6 + up
Location
Blue Banyan Inn
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(24 Ratings)
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Chiarabf5186sv
Nov 20, 2025
Lovely rescue center with lovely workers - Very nice volunteers working there, you learn a lot and see many different kinds of animals!! Lovely project. Thank you very much :)
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Kyliemw7815kt
Oct 31, 2025
Amazing day at KSTR - I arrived at KSTR on a beautiful morning the property is absolutely gorgeous. I was greeted by Kaylor he was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the campus, it was so interesting to hear about the passion they have for the rainforest. The Sanctuary where the rescued wildlife is amazing so many cute animals and Kaylor went into detail about all of their stories and facts about each one. My favorite was Voldy, a little capachin monkey who suffered an electrocution and is missing a leg. The animals are well taken care of you can tell and everyone I met was so friendly. I got to help in the animal kitchen and meet other volunteers that are living on the campus, they were so kind and informative. Would really recommend visiting this place and supporting what they do here.
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442fionaj
Sep 18, 2025
Would love to go back…. - This is a great and very worthwhile charity run sanctuary.. the staff are so well trained and knowledgeable about all the animals they rescue. I stayed for a couple of weeks and the other volunteers were great fun and dedicated. We also got the chance to explore outside the sanctuary,, seeing whales and watching turtles being released into the wild - loved my time there - definitely recommend either a tour, a full day volunteering or staying for a week it so..
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Suzy13018
Jul 11, 2025
fantastic experience for children - Such a wonderful experience, especially for children. My 7 year old son loved helping feed and provide medicine for the animals and he learned so much from the tour. Some small logistical notes to anyone booking: the website and confirmation email needs to be updated re: transportation. You have to figure out your own transportation. If you are in Manuel Antonio, expect to pay about $30-50 each way. If you try to book on Uber, they will likely cancel because the app doesn't take into account that the road to KSTR is unpaved, so whatever Uber quotes as the price is far too low for the drive (especially when you consider the driver only gets half the price). We booked on Uber and the driver messaged asking for $30 cash instead of the $20 Uber quoted. We ended up paying him $40 because even $30 seemed too low. Anyway, the trip was worth it!
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Joseph
May 1, 2025
Highly Recommend!! - Volunteering for a full day at Kids Saving the Rainforest was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of our entire trip to Quepos and Manuel Antonio. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcomed and part of something meaningful. Our guide, Kaitlyn, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, she brought every animal’s story to life and made the experience even more memorable.
The day included a guided tour of the sanctuary where we saw sloths, monkeys, parrots, Coati, and more. all rescued and being cared for with such love. In the afternoon, we helped prepare food, enrichment activities, and supported the team with other care tasks. While we didn’t have direct contact with the animals (for good reason), just being part of their daily care felt impactful.
This is an experience I’d recommend to anyone visiting the area. It’s not just fun, it’s a chance to give back, learn, and support a cause that truly matters.
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877giadam
Apr 22, 2025
Wonderful Experience Volunteering at KSTR! - I thoroughly enjoyed my volunteer day at Kids Saving the Rainforest. This animal sanctuary is wonderful! The staff are kind and take really good care of the animals. I learned so much about the animals who live there including sloths, capuchin and spider monkeys, peccaries, parrots and macaws and many others! I received a tour of the sanctuary and then got to work with a staff member to help prepare food and feed the animals. They offered a wonderful lunch where I got to meet other volunteers. It was a memorable day. I highly recommend visiting and volunteering at this sanctuary.
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Z3848pjbilalk
Apr 19, 2025
A once in a lifetime experience. - This was hands down the best experience we had as a family in Costa Rica. Our guide Katelyn was exceptional and made our whole experience memorable. Volunteering made it clear how much time effort and care goes into ensuring the well being of these incredible animals. Our boys 9 and 7 got to fully participate and were positive it has made a lasting memory for them.
Definitely a must try.
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Laura
Apr 12, 2025
Amazing animal experience - This is a great place for inspiring children to help animals. First they show you around the sanctuary explaining why the animals there and then the children help prepare the medication and the enrichment activities.
After lunch, each of the animals are fed and given their enrichment activities. Like children get the opportunity to go into the enclosures and hide the bits of food for the animals to find.
It was a lovely day out and all in a good cause. My children say they would recommend this activity.
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H6676lgbrendanc
Apr 4, 2025
Wonderful place. Wonderful people. - So grateful that this organization exists. The sanctuary is important … but the role that they play in educating the public and in serving as a hospital for injured or ill animals is even more amazing.
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Dragonchica
Jun 25, 2025
Flaked on us - We booked this visit in advance. We were excited to experience this as we like to do these types of activities wherever we travel. The description stated that the price included pickup. Upon booking I indicated our pickup location. Up to the day, the only confirmation I received about this activity was through TripAdvisor automated messages. I even messaged them via TripAdvisor the day before to confirm and they didn’t respond. The morning of we waited 45 minutes. We called the number provided several times, which apparently is the number to the Blue Banyan Inn and all we got was a voicemail. I messaged them on the messaging center through TripAdvisor and haven’t received a response. We are very disappointed and upset with having to change our day and disappoint ourselves and our children. We have requested a refund.
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