Rescue Center
and Sanctuary

Last year, a campaign was launched to raise funds to build him a larger enclosure in the Sanctuary, and thanks to the support of many individuals, companies, and organizations who believed in giving him a second chance, we successfully raised $35,000.

In May of last year, a young ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), approximately 2 months old, was rescued from a farm after part of its tail had been cut. Upon arrival at the Rescue Center, Dr. Cordero, our veterinarian, provided immediate care, and together with staff from the Huetar Norte Conservation Area (ACAHN) and farm workers, an attempt was made to return the cub to the site where it was found.

Celeste, the jaguar rescued in July 2022 at just a few months old after being found alone on a farm without her mother, was nominated for the Wildlife Unique Personality Awards granted by Worldanimalprotection.

The pre-release area is part of our Rescue Center, which is completely closed to the public. It is the most isolated area, where the final stage of rehabilitation takes place for animals that, after being raised or treated in quarantine, are soon to return to their natural habitat.