Diamante Eco Adventure Park Animal Sanctuary: Skip the Line

The animals here can't survive in the wild, so the sanctuary built them habitats that let you see how they actually live.

Diamante Eco Adventure Park is an animal sanctuary in Costa Rica housing rescued and captive-bred wildlife in specialized habitats designed around each species' needs. Skip-the-line entry includes a live guide in English or Spanish and access to the sanctuary grounds for 2 to 3 hours. Children from age 5 are welcome, and the site is wheelchair accessible with stroller-friendly paths.

Step-by-step itinerary

Animal Sanctuary and Cultural Tour

• Visit Animal Sanctuary
• Tour Traditional House
• Explore Botanical Garden
• Hands-on experience with sugar cane, coffee, and chocolate

The experience

The sanctuary holds animals that were born in other wildlife management programs or rescued by Costa Rican authorities: creatures that cannot be released back into the wild. Instead of a typical zoo layout, Diamante's habitats are built to show you the biology and ecology of each species: the design itself teaches you something about how the animal actually lives. A live guide in English or Spanish walks the grounds with you, explaining what you're looking at and why the habitat is shaped the way it is.

You move through the sanctuary at your own pace over 2 to 3 hours, stopping where the animals hold your attention. The skip-the-line ticket means you walk straight in without waiting at the entrance. If you want to go deeper into Costa Rican culture, the park also has a Traditional House in the Botanical Garden where you can do a hands-on experience with sugar cane, coffee, and chocolate. That's a separate choice you can add at checkout.

The grounds are wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly, so families with infants and small children move through easily. Service animals are welcome. Public transportation options run nearby if you're staying elsewhere in Costa Rica without a rental car.

What’s included

• Skip-the-line entrance to the animal sanctuary.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• access to the sanctuary grounds and habitats for 2 to 3 hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you're without a car and want a guide who explains the animals in your language rather than reading signs on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What animals will I see at Diamante Eco Adventure Park?

The sanctuary houses a large variety of Costa Rican wildlife, including both animals born in other wildlife management programs for scientific and educational purposes and rescued animals placed in Diamante's care by Costa Rican authorities. The specific species on display change, but the habitats are designed to show you the biology and ecology of each animal the park holds.

How long does the animal sanctuary visit take?

Plan for 2 to 3 hours to walk the sanctuary grounds at your own pace with your live guide. The skip-the-line entry means you start immediately without waiting at the gate.

Is there anything else to do at Diamante besides the animal sanctuary?

Yes, the park has a Traditional House located in the Botanical Garden where you can do a guided hands-on experience with sugar cane, coffee, and chocolate. That's available as a separate add-on at checkout if you want a fuller immersion into Costa Rican wildlife and culture.

How do I get to Diamante Eco Adventure Park if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available nearby. The site is also accessible by taxi or ride-share services. If you're staying in a hotel, ask the front desk about local transport: many guests without rental cars reach the park this way.