Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates animals from a region that spans nearly 20% of Costa Rica’s protected land. Every animal that arrives, whether an injured monkey, an orphaned sloth, a displaced bird, or a reptile in need, receives specialized medical treatment in our wildlife clinic. Fragile and young patients receive extra care in our nursery, and animals that cannot return to the wild find a lifelong, safe home in our sanctuary.
Every resident at Alturas has a unique story. Some arrived injured, others were orphaned, and many were rescued from the illegal pet trade. Today, they live in a protected environment where they receive daily care, nutritious food, enrichment, and dedicated attention from our team.
Click on their photos to learn more, how they arrived, what challenges they overcame, and the ongoing care they need to thrive. You’ll also find the monthly cost of caring for each animal and an option to become their sponsor.
Releasing animals back into the wild is our greatest goal. Many of the animals we rehabilitate arrive injured, orphaned, or rescued from the illegal pet trade. Through expert veterinary care, enrichment, and rehabilitation, they recover the skills they need to survive independently.
These success stories celebrate resilience, recovery, and the second chances made possible by our supporters. Click below to meet some of the animals who found their way back home.
Not every animal we rescue can return to the wild, but you can still give them a life filled with safety, health, and dignity. By becoming a Wildlife Guardian, you provide monthly support for one of our residents, covering food, medical care, habitat maintenance, and enrichment.
As a Guardian, you become a part of their story.
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