Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in Downtown Heredia:
Tag: wildlife exhibits and gardens
Toucan Rescue Ranch
About: This is a wildlife sanctuary that cares for local wildlife brought in by the government. They are not a zoo. They receive injured, sick, confiscated, and displaced animals, specializing in toucans, sloths, and owls, but also other wildlife. Their ultimate goal is to rehabilitate animals back into the wild when possible. However, there are…
Pierella Ecological Garden
About: This is a butterfly garden as well as a nature reserve with trails. They offer a guided tour where you will see and learn about plenty of wildlife including birds, sloths, insects, reptiles, frogs, and of course butterflies. Snacks are included and a typical lunch is available for an additional fee. Province: Heredia Starting…
Frog’s Heaven
About: This wildlife refuge is known for its natural frog habitats, but is also home to birds, bats, sloths, snakes, insects, iguanas, and more. There is no shortage of fauna here, though it is not a zoo and no animals are caged. They provide a guided tour to help you spot wildlife and educate you…
Dave and Dave’s Costa Rica Nature Park
About: This wildlife refuge offers tours that guarantee wildlife sightings as certainly as possible without actually owning or caging any animals. They have a beautiful property filled with wildlife, and though you aren’t guaranteed to see any animals, you will likely see birds including toucans and hummingbirds, as well as poisonous frogs. They have feeders…
Bonsai Mundo CR
About: This is a garden focused on bonsai trees. They have an enormous collection (over 3000) of beautifully displayed bonsai trees. There is an entrance fee to the property that allows you to view the bonsai, as well as enjoy their trails. However, if you purchase a tree, you don’t have to pay the fee….
Downtown Cartago Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens
Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in Downtown Cartago:
Miriam’s Quetzals
About: This is a popular birding destination as it nearly guarantees daily sightings of the Resplendent Quetzal from October to January when it feeds on their local Aguacatillo trees. They also have bird feeders where you can watch the Quetzal and many other beautiful birds like finches, tanagers, hummingbirds, and woodpeckers. They have a restaurant…
Mi Refugio Hortensias y Eucaliptos
About: This is a beautifully curated garden with trails that connect different spaces with detailed decorations and photo opportunities. Their main attraction is their large quantity of exquisite hydrangeas. There is a pond as well as a restaurant. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 52 minutes Time needed for…
Lauraceas Garden
About: This botanical garden is located inside a hotel and offers a trail among flora and fauna including hummingbirds. It reaches a viewpoint. They offer day passes as well as overnight lodging. There is also a restaurant. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 33 minutes Time needed…