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Selvatura Sloth Sanctuary

Posted on November 20, 2023February 9, 2024 by Ultimate Guide

About: This is an artificial sloth habitat where they have about 15-20 sloths. These sloths are all rescued from different situations around the country. They are not bred in captivity. You will get to see the sloths from much more up-close than any natural encounter in the wild. You cannot touch or hold the sloths. It a guided tour, and the guide will give you a lot of important information about sloths and answer any questions you have.

Province: Puntarenas

Starting from: Monteverde

Time to reach from starting location: 19 minutes

Time needed for activity: 45 minutes

Kid friendly: Yes

Wheelchair accessible: Yes, the paths are paved without stairs.

What to wear and bring: Layered clothes since the habitat is temperature-controlled

Tips: There are several other tours offered at Selvatura to make a package deal, including butterfly garden, hanging bridges, reptile and amphibian exhibit, and zipline.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZrTrx78wcpPsi8zn9

Website: https://selvatura.com/tours/the-sloth-sanctuary/

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