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Animal Rescues in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has a lot of Rescue Centers and  you can Volunteer at some of them.

See all Nature and Parks listings so far.

15 Places in total (many more to come).

Alphabetical Listing

15 places in total (many more to come).

a sloth sleeping in a hammock

Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

Address: Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Calle San Martin Norte, Puntarenas Province, Dominical, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue, Volunteer Work
Web Site: https://alturaswildlifesanctuary.org/
Telephone Number: +506 8609-5363

Apami-Wildlife

Apami Wildlife Rescue Center

Address: Apami Wildlife Rescue Center by Monkey Park Foundation, Ruta Nacional Secundaria 155, Guanacaste Province, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
Province: Guanacaste Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue
Web Site: https://apamiwildlife.org/

Telephone Number: +506 8608-9950

Arenal Natura Eco Park

Arenal Natura Eco Park

Visit Arenal Natura Ecological Park to discover rare Costa Rica:

  • Frogs
  • Snakes
  • Butterflies
  • Turtles
  • Crocodiles
  • and more!
Address: Natura Eco Park - Costa Rica, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, La Palma, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Butterfly Farms / Gardens, Frogs & Reptiles, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Botanical Garden, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Coffee Shop, Crocodiles, Frogs, Giftshop & Merchandise, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://www.naturaecopark.com/
Telephone Number: +506 4600-0011
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L849155

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Ave Azul de la Osa

Ave Azul de la Osa is a compound supporting conservation through captive  propagation of rare and endangered bird species.

You can Volunteer here. About 350 species of birds have been seen in the area.

Address: Ave de Azul de la Osa, Ave de Azul de Osa, Puntarenas Province, Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue, Volunteer Work
Web Site: https://www.aveazuldelaosa.com/
Telephone Number: +506 8619-9086

Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center

Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center

“Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release.” – their moto since 2005

Address: Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center, Calle Juntas, Alajuela Province, Turrúcares, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue
Web Site: https://www.costaricaanimalrescuecenter.org/
Telephone Number: +506 8522 8125

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Jaguar Rescue Center

Address: Jaguar Rescue Center, Limón Province, Punta Cocles, Costa Rica
Province: Limón Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue
Web Site: https://www.jaguarrescue.foundation/

Telephone Number: +506 2750-0710

Kids Saving the Rainforest

Kids Saving The Rainforest Wildlife Rescue

Address: Kids Saving the Rainforest, Puntarenas Province, Naranjito, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue
Web Site: https://www.kidssavingtherainforest.org/
WhatsApp: 50685685335

Refugio Animal CR

Refugio Animal de Costa Rica

Address: Refugio Animal de Costa Rica, San José Province, Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue
Web Site: https://en.refugioanimalcr.com/

rescate wild life

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center

Address: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue, Volunteer Work
Web Site: https://rescatewildlife.org/visit-us/
Telephone Number: +506 2433-8989

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Rescue Center Costa Rica

Address: Rescue Center Costa Rica, Calle Guácima, Alajuela Province, Guácima, Guácima Abajo, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue
Web Site: https://www.rescuecenter.com/

Telephone Number: +506 7295-1505

slothsanctuary

Sloth Sanctuary

Address: Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica, Limón Province, Limón, Costa Rica
Province: Limón Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue
Web Site: https://www.slothsanctuary.com/

Telephone Number: +506 6450-0312
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1973253

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Sloth Watching Trail La Fortuna

Has a trail about 2 km long to watch Sloths and more.

Address: Sloth Watching Trail La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano Private Trail, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue, Birdwatching / Birding, Cocoa Farm Visit, Coffee Farm Visit, Mammals, Night Walks
Web Site: https://www.slothwatchingtrail.com/
Telephone Number: +506 2479 7104
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L6996453

The Sloth Institute

The Sloth Institute

Address: The Sloth Institute, Calle Principal, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue
Web Site: https://www.theslothinstitute.org/

Telephone Number: +506 8775-6847

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Toucan Rescue Ranch

“The Toucan Rescue Ranch’s (TRR) mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release Costa Rican wildlife.”

You can even work as a Volunteer or Adopt an animal!

Address: Toucan Rescue Ranch, Heredia Province, San Josecito, Costa Rica
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Volunteer Work
Web Site: https://toucanrescueranch.org/
Telephone Number: +506 2268-4041
WhatsApp: 50689533735

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Wildsun Rescue

Address: Wild Sun Rescue Center, Puntarenas Province, Cabuya, Costa Rica
Province: Northern Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue
Web Site: https://www.wildsunrescue.org

Telephone Number: +506 8884-8444