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Admission Ticket to Las Pumas Rescue Center
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1 to 2 Hours
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Overview
Did you know that Costa Rica has eliminated its zoos? And, by that, Costa Rican law means that animals cannot be captured and/or kept purely for our viewing pleasure. In practice, of course, many wildlife rescues allow visitors to view wild animals – but this purpose is secondary.
The animals you see in Costa Rica’s refuges and rescues are just that: rescued. That is the primary and most important purpose of any rescue center.
These animals were injured, kept as pets, or orphaned, and must now be rehabilitated, hopefully for release back into the wild. They will not live at the rescue center forever, unless they are incapable of surviving in the wild. And that’s one of the things we love about Las Pumas: the enclosures are spacious and clean, mimicking the animals’ natural environment. If they can live in the wild again, they’ll feel right at home.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Centro de Rescate Las Pumas
89-5700, 1 Interamerican Highway, 4.5km from the city of Canas, on the way to Liberia, Guanacaste; next to the Interamerican Highway., Canas, Costa Rica
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Centro de Rescate Las Pumas
Las Pumas Rescue Center rescues wildlife, providing medical care and temporary homes to those in need of rehabilitation. In extreme cases, this temporary home may become permanent. If you’re around Guanacaste and you (or your kids) want guaranteed animal sightings, then this is it. Since it’s in the name, let’s start with those wildcats, as they’re some of the toughest animals to spot in the wild. There are six species of wildcat in Costa Rica, and five wildcat species at Las Pumas Rescue Center: jaguar (Panthera onca), cougar (Puma concolor), jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi), ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), and margay (Leopardus wiedii). And, while the wildcats are certainly a highlight, you’ll love also seeing Geoffroy’s spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi), white-faced capuchin monkey (Cebus capucinus), greater grison (Galictis vittata), white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), and scarlet macaw (Ara macao).
• Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Tico Paradise Costa Rica
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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