Environment Education, Conservation & Education can be found at the following places:
Cerro Dantas Wildlife Refuge is a conservation
refuge where the mission is to research, conserve and help preserve the natural resources and environment of
the planet. This facility promotes the awareness of environmental protection and uses educational programs,
research and investigations to accomplish its mission.
The Cerro Dantas Wildlife Refuge focuses on promoting environmental conservation and protection of rare fauna.
The programs offered at this facility include research and education related to ecosystems,
endangered species and environmental protection, and global warming.
The Cerro Dantas Wildlife Refuge is a part of the larger
Braulio Carrillo National Park. This area occupies over 445 sq. km (170 sq. mi) of land just north
of Heredia, Costa Rica. This region of Costa Rica is ecologically rich and diverse and has some of the smaller felines,
such as ocelots, which are increasingly threatened.
In addition to educational programs, the Cerro wildlife refuge offers volunteer
programs. There are positions open in researching, guiding, maintenance, and education.