Although the instructors have had some informal knowledge about the environment they worked in, Safari Surf stepped it up at the start of the 2017/18 season by having a local biologist and tour guide train the surf instructors and hotel staff on how to provide interpretation about the Ostional Wildlife Refuge. Now, when going out to the beach for your lesson or share a session, the surf instructors can talk about the ecosystem benefits of mangroves, the Howler Monkeys, and other flora and fauna. Guests are also encouraged to tour the Nosara Refuge for Wildlife as part of the $50 donation included in their package.