A WorldStrides’ Eco-Adventures program offers students a truly unique and hands-on learning experience. Although only about the size of West Virginia , Costa Rica has 12 distinct ecosystems and more biodiversity than North America or Europe!

Students explore rainforests, dry forests, mangroves, cloud forests, and volcanoes in a matter of days and learn how organisms adapt to their corresponding habitats. This program includes exciting adventures and a chance to experience a new culture: integrating fun and social studies with science to create an unforgettable learning experience.

Tirimbina Rainforest Center: Students get a glimpse of what it is like to be a field ecologist, as they go into the rainforest and construct ecological hypotheses, collect data, and analyze the results and implications for the environment. At night, they have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch bats in mist nets, handle and study these interesting creatures, and then release them back into the forest.

Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center: Students gather with community members for some local Costa Rican fun! They will learn the local dances or take cooking lessons.

Sarapiquí River: As they paddle along the river on this exciting white water rafting adventure, students are sure to spot the exotic animals along the river’s edge including toucans, cormorants, kingfishers, howler monkeys, hummingbirds and much more.

Arenal Volcano National Park: Students observe and learn about one of the world’s most active volcanoes as they hike through the cooling lava flows and the surrounding forests.

Arenal Volcanic Springs: Students relax in the natural hot springs created by the Arenal Volcano.

Arenal Observatory Lodge: Students use professional equipment to measure volcanic activity and learn about the scientific research projects currently taking place at the lodge.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Canopy Tour: Students explore this unique cloud forest ecosystem as they zip line through the forest treetops and see Costa Rican wildlife from a bird’s perspective.

Monteverde Frog Pond: Students view over 20 species of frogs up close, learn the importance of preserving these amphibians, and even get a chance to handle them.

Monteverde Butterfly Garden: Students learn about the relationship between these beautiful insects and their environment as they walk amongst hundreds of butterflies in an enclosed tropical garden.

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