Wildlife Sanctuary

Refugio Animal de Costa Rica

Santa Ana, Central Valley · $

Verified against live sources on August 20, 2026

Refugio Animal de Costa Rica is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center in Santa Ana that treats roughly 1,500 wildlife cases a year, including sloths and monkeys. The center is open for guided visits daily, and tour admission helps fund its rescue and release work. It sits about five minutes from downtown San José.

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Approximate location. Refugio Animal de Costa Rica serves the Santa Ana area; contact them for the exact spot.

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