Rescue, rehabilitate, and release

Ensuring the quality of life for Costa Rica's wildlife, promoting respect and appreciation for these animals.

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LAS PUMAS RESCUE CENTER AND SANCTUARY

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White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Las Pumas is dedicated to the care of rescued wild animals, their rehabilitation and release. For those animals that cannot be released, we provide quality of life in our Sanctuary, where thousands of visitors are educated about the importance of conserving the wildlife of Costa Rica

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EXPLORE OUR VIRTUAL SANCTUARY!

Explore our Virtual Sanctuary, in this experience you will be able to interact with a 3D map of the Sanctuary and learn more about the rescued wild animals that are resident in Las Pumas.

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The Educational Campaign ̈NO ME SAQUÉS DE MI HÁBITAT ̈ (“DON'T TAKE ME OUT OF MY HABITAT”) aims to inform and raise awareness among the general population about infant wild animals that are alone and are unnecessarily rescued; without really ensuring that the mother or parents are alive.

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NEWS & BLOG

What happens in the pre-release area of Las Pumas Rescue Center?

The pre-release area is in our Rescue Center, which is completely closed to the public. It is the most isolated area where the final rehabilitation of ......

Celeste the Jaguar won the International Unique Personality Award!

Celeste, the jaguar rescued last year in July 2022 with just a couple of months old, after being found on a farm alone without her mother; was nominat ......

Cub of a ocelot returns to its habitat!

In May of last year, a ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), approximately 2 months old, was rescued from a farm after being cut off on its tail. Upon entering ......

SCHEDULE

Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm, including festivities.

ADDRESS

4.5 Km from Cañas direction to Liberia, North Interamerican Highway, entrance on the right side of the road.

Price

Nationals

Children (4-12 years old): ₡1000

Students (more then 12 years old) and Senior:₡2000

Adults: ₡ 3000

Foreign

Children (4-12 años): $10

Students (more then 12 years old) and Senior: $10

Adults: $15

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