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Tag: wildlife exhibits

Liberia Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens

Posted on November 15, 2025July 4, 2024 by Ultimate Guide

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Ponderosa Adventure Park

Posted on November 14, 2025March 31, 2025 by Ultimate Guide

About: This adventure park is the only one of its kind in Costa Rica, offering access to see African animals like giraffes, zebras, and ostriches, as well as other local animals. There is a safari tour, where you get up close and personal with the African animals, even having the opportunity to feed them from…

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Las Pumas Rescue Center

Posted on November 13, 2025March 31, 2025 by Ultimate Guide

About: This animal rescue center focuses on rescue, rehabilitation, and, when possible, release. It is a great place to see and learn about many animals in an easier way than in the wild. It is not a zoo, and the animals are not bred in captivity. There is a small gift shop, but food is…

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Guayabo Animal Rescue

Posted on November 12, 2025March 31, 2025 by Ultimate Guide

About: This rescue center currently does not offer official tours to day visitors, but has lodging and experiences for overnight guests, and will do their best to meet your interests if you stop by for a visit. They offer animal encounters, ATV tours, horseback riding, and hiking trails on site. They also can help with…

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San Isidro de El General Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens

Posted on July 27, 2025July 1, 2024 by Ultimate Guide

Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in San Isidro de El General:

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Orquilandia

Posted on July 26, 2025January 3, 2025 by Ultimate Guide

About: This impressive orchid garden is home to over 2000 varieties of orchids, as well as other flowers. The owner will provide an educational tour and share plenty of knowledge and passion for these plants. Province: San Jose Starting from: San Isidro de El General Time to reach from starting location: 44 minutes Time needed…

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Jardines Secretos

Posted on July 25, 2025January 3, 2025 by Ultimate Guide

About: This is a hotel that has walking trails through its gardens for guests. However, non-guests may visit the trails if they book a guided tour. The hotel also offers other guided hiking tours in the area. There is a restaurant. Province: San Jose Starting from: San Isidro de El General Time to reach from…

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Downtown San Jose Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens

Posted on June 9, 2025July 1, 2024 by Ultimate Guide

Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in Downtown San Jose:

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Spirogyra Butterfly Garden

Posted on June 8, 2025December 27, 2024 by Ultimate Guide

About: This is your typical Costa Rican butterfly garden where you can learn about and see up close the life cycle of a butterfly. They don’t give a guided tour, but will answer and questions you have and give you a brief overview of what you will see inside. If you don’t get to a…

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Simon Bolivar Zoo and Botanical Garden

Posted on June 7, 2025December 27, 2024 by Ultimate Guide

About: Your typical city zoo with plenty of local wildlife. A great option for young children during a day in the city. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting location: 5 minutes Time needed for activity: 2-3 hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: Yes What to wear and bring:…

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