About: One of the largest animal sanctuaries in Costa Rica, this rescue center boasts a wide variety of animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, and amphibians that you can observe up close. They are focused on the rehabilitation of injured animals with the goal of returning them to the wild if possible. They have over 650…
Tag: wildlife exhibits
Museo Vivo de Abejas
About: Just off Highway 3, this living museum of bees offers a short but informative guided tour of their bee garden that hosts 17 different species of bees. Of course, they have honey for sale that you would be remiss not to purchase. Province: Alajuela Starting from: Downtown Alajuela Time to reach from starting location:…
Mariposario Vida de Colores
About: At this butterfly garden you will get an educational and interactive tour that illustrates all parts of the butterfly life cycle. The owners are passionate and knowledgeable and you will walk away with a deeper understanding and appreciation for these beautiful creatures. Province: Alajuela Starting from: Downtown Alajuela Time to reach from starting location:…
La Casa de la Morpho Azul
About: This is a butterfly garden that offers interactive tours. They highlight the Blue Morpho butterfly although they also have other butterfly species. They will show you all stages of the life cycle, including the eggs, caterpillar, pupa, and of course, butterfly. They have a beautiful cafe and gift shop with unique souvenirs by local…
Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center
About: This animal sanctuary houses rescue animals that people have found in hurt conditions and brought in for care. The ultimate goal is re-release into the wild when possible, though for various reasons this cannot always happen and they end up staying at the rescue center for life. They offer a tour that explains how…
Proyecto Asis
About: This wildlife sanctuary strives to form intercultural connections and promote environmental awareness through volunteer and educational programs. They offer a guided wildlife tour as their main attraction, to which you can add several other options for a package deal, including a volunteer experience and a sloth sanctuary tour. They also offer an overnight homestay…
Mariposario Alas del Destino
About: The perfect pit stop on the road to La Fortuna, this butterfly garden offers a guided tour that provides an in-depth look at butterflies, including their life cycle and a wide variety of species. It is an interactive tour as you’ll get up close and personal with butterflies and caterpillars, and you can even…
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park
About: This is a great place to stop if on your way to La Fortuna if you’re wanting to see wildlife and you have kids. The nature park is huge, so you can definitely wear the kids out. You’ll be able to see a lot of local wildlife exhibits. Though not as exciting as seeing…
La Fortuna Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens
Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in La Fortuna:
Mundo de las Abejas
About: A unique bee sanctuary where you will get an in-depth, informative tour all about the world of bees. The owner and guides are very passionate about what they do. You will also learn about other fauna and of flora too, as it all works together to create the beautiful nature around us. You will…