Conservet externships provide students with hands-on conservation medicine at the Soltis Center, located in the rainforests of Costa Rica. Students hike into the forest and complete activities that involve wild and domestic animals and the environment.
Identifying local birds
Banding local birds for study
On-site instructions prior to hike into the rainforest
Excavating soil around plant in rainforest
Entrance to Texas A&M Soltis Center
Soltis Center arial view
Soltis Center entrance driveway
Observing in the rainforest at Twin Falls
Toad with deformed leg captured in rainforest
Hiking Waterfall Trail in montane tropical rainforest
Arenal volcano in northwestern Costa Rica
Mountainous terrain in Costa Rica
Conservation Veterinary Medicine
Animal, Human and Environmental Health Connection