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Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Dominical

4.8

#2 of 10 in Wildlife in Dominical

Wildlife Area Nature / Park Must See

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A non-profit organization, Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates, and releases local animals into the natural habitat. Tours lasting between 1 and 1.5 hours provide information about the sanctuary's aims, objectives, and rescue efforts. Visitors have a chance to meet many of the sanctuary's residents, including sloths, spider monkeys, capuchins, anteaters, raccoons, parrots, toucans, porcupines, and kinkajous. You'll learn about their history, biology, and conservation needs from fully trained tour guides. Although you'll be able to take photos there, keep in mind that visitors cannot touch animals in accordance to Costa Rica's laws. Donations go directly and completely to running the sanctuary. It is recommended that visitors have a 4x4 vehicle to get up the hill. VISITORS MUST MAKE A RESERVATION USING THE ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM, PLEASE SEE WEBSITE. Take the guesswork out of planning a Dominical vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

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• By N86XAsuec

  This is a non profit organisation that relies on visitors to keep going and it is definitely worth a visit. They have a strict, no visitors allowed quarantine area for the animals they hope to release...  more »

• By Casa C

  On arriving at recepción, the views were magnificent over the pool and coast. Excelent guide told me sad stories of the animals that could Not be released.  more »

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• By Beth Billnitzer

  They are doing good work ethically for the wildlife of CR, and your visit to sustains that work. It was thrilling to see the varieties of animals and hear their rescue stories. Getting to the Alturas property DEFINITELY requires a 4x4 vehicle...that road is steep and rocky and windy. But worth it.

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• By Thomas Boosinger

  Amazing people and amazing animals. They are not a zoo that captures animals for the amusement of people but are reather a place that rehabilitates animals and releases them back to the wild if possible. But if it is not possible they help the give the animals the most natural and clean environment to live. 100% worth the drive and would suggest it to my friends.

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