La Fortuna: Wildlife Rescue Center Tour & Animal Encounters
A Rescue Center Where Injured Animals Get a Second Life
You get an introduction to the center's mission, a guided walk through animal enclosures with a naturalist, time to photograph the rescued wildlife, and refreshments included. The guide explains each animal's story and the conservation work happening on-site, so you leave understanding what you saw instead of just having seen it.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Wildlife Rescue Center
- Introduction about the center
- Visit animal enclosures
- Take photographs of animals
What’s included
Your visit includes entry to Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center, a guided tour with a naturalist who explains the rescue and conservation work, access to all animal enclosures for photography, and refreshments (coffee, juice and cookies). All fees and taxes are covered.
Times
- Monday to Saturday 08:30 13:30
Before you book
Operated by Proyecto Asis
Prices and times updated 8 days ago
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The experience
Proyecto Asis sits just outside La Fortuna, and the first thing that hits you is how quiet it is: no crowds, no noise, just the sound of the forest and the animals moving in their enclosures. You start with an introduction about what the center does: they rescue injured, orphaned and confiscated wildlife from across Costa Rica, rehabilitate them, and either release them back into the wild or provide permanent care for those who can't survive on their own. It's not a zoo. The difference matters, and you feel it immediately.
After the briefing, a naturalist guide takes you through the facilities to see the animals: sloths, monkeys, birds, reptiles, and others depending on who's being cared for that day. You're allowed to photograph everything, and the guide explains what happened to each animal, how long they've been at the center, and what the conservation challenges are in this region. The enclosures are built to give the animals space and enrichment, not to pack them in for viewing. You move at a pace that lets you actually watch and listen instead of just checking boxes.
The tour includes coffee, juice and cookies partway through, which gives you a moment to sit and absorb what you've learned. By the end, you've spent a couple of hours learning how wildlife rescue actually works in Costa Rica, not the sanitized version, but the real one: the animals that arrive traumatized, the months of care, the decision about whether release is possible. It's educational without feeling like a classroom, and it's family-friendly because kids see real animals doing real things, not performing.
Is this one for you?Good for families and anyone curious about wildlife conservation in Costa Rica: the naturalist guide and included refreshments mean you're not managing logistics or timing yourself, and the educational focus makes it more than just animal viewing.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What animals will I see?
The center rescues sloths, monkeys, birds, reptiles and other wildlife. Which animals are present depends on current residents at the time of your visit.
What's included in the price?
Entry fees, taxes, a naturalist guide, and refreshments (coffee, juice and cookies).
Is the center wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are available for guests with mobility needs.
What should I wear?
Closed shoes are required. The tour operates in all weather, so dress appropriately for rain or sun.
Can I take photographs?
Yes, you're allowed to photograph all the animals during the tour.
La Fortuna: Wildlife Rescue Center Tour & Animal Encounters
2h · EN
from US$ 40 per person
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