2 independent reviews for Family volunteering at wildlife rescue centre, Costa Rica
Reviews for Family volunteering at wildlife rescue centre, Costa Rica
Ruth Clery review 25 Aug 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Finding a turtle nest on our first day!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared to occupy yourself for some hours during the day - a large proportion of the work is at night. The humidity and heat are a killer!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely supported conservation4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Good - but bits were more difficult to cope with than anticipated!Read the operator's response here:
Hi Ruth,
Thanks so much of your review of your experience at our Turtle and Wildlife Conservation project in Costa Rica with your daughters. There are definitely challenges of conservation volunteering in a tropical environment but I'm really glad that you were able to make a genuine difference to the important conservation work that is being undertaken. And that's particularly exciting that you got to locate a turtle nest on your first day, a very auspicious start! Hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels and are now settling in back at home. Best wishes, Alex
Kate Duffell review 27 Mar 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Working with animals and the kids having the chance to see the animals up close2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
The accommodation is quite basic, but we were prepared for that! The accommodation is also very remote, which is perfect if you're looking to get away from it all (which we were!) but if you need cell service and high speed WiFi, you won't get it here. The food also ran quite low by the end of the week, so you need to keep an eye on it and mention it to the owner as he doesn't really monitor it.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We were surprised that the Blue Banyan Inn wasn't more eco-friendly - there were no recycling bins and nothing was solar-powered. It definitely supported conservation with the animal sanctuary looking to heal and release as much wildlife as possible. Apart from the women working in the kitchen and the grounds staff we're not sure how much it benefited local people4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
We had an amazing time and we definitely have some wonderful memories that the kids will have forever. There were a few niggles at the Blue Banyan - the room not being cleaned for the entire time we were there, the food running low, and laundry not being free as per our pre-trip info sheets - but it was a great vacation and we came back very relaxed and would recommend it to others!Holiday Reviews
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