DANTA Tropical Biology and Conservation Field Courses in Costa Rica

Danta is pleased to announce our 2024 field courses in tropical biology. Our courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis.

Conservation and Sustainability in Costa Rica

June 5 -20, 2024; Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Program Fee: $2900
Application deadline: May 15, 2023

Methods in Primate Behavior and Conservation

Date: July 11 – 26, 2024
Program fee: $2900
Application deadline: May 1, 2024

Field Excursion

All courses include a visit to a wildlife rehabilitation center, sustainable chocolate plantation and dolphin and snorkeling trip of the Golfo Dulce. We will stay overnight on the Boruca Indigenous Reserve where we will learn about the community and their traditional lifeways, and help with needed projects. Every effort is made to implement eco-friendly and socially responsible practices into our day-to-day operations, field courses and overall mission.

For more information, please visit our website and/or email conservation@danta.email. For an alumni perspective on our programs, please see our blog DANTAisms.