Wildlife Rescue Center Private Tour
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Wheelchair accessible
About this experience
Enjoy an exclusive private day tour visiting the best zoo & wildlife rehab center in San Jose.
Our tour is operated in a 100% private basis, with high quality transportation services and a professional naturalist tour guide that will pick you up directly from your hotel.
After a short driving distance from San Jose, get to Wildlife Rescue Center, a 100 % Costa Rican non-profit foundation dedicated to conserving the country’s wildlife.
The animal sanctuary and wildlife rehabilitation center is the oldest of its kind with over 30 years of experience in rehabilitating and releasing wildlife, preserving habitat and providing lifetime care for the animals that could not survive on their own in the wild.
It is not just a zoo where you can see many wildlife species. It is a rescue center where every animal have a special story. Your visit contributes to the conservation and protection of Costa Ricas biodiversity. Your kids will love this place.
Next available dates
What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Private Naturalist Tour Guide
- Wildlife Rescue Center entrance fee
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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If you love animals or travel with family with children, this is the perfect tour for you. Come with us for an amazing wildlife experience and introduction of the most common animals in Costa Rica at the most important Zoo & Wildlife Rescue Center in our country. In 1990, The Rescue center was born under a new administration with a new vision, prioritizing conservation and animal welfare. The previously owned Zooave opened its doors in the 1960´s and was a small private zoo located in La Garita de Alajuela with facilities and a framework that at the time focused on the export and exhibition of wildlife. The principal motivation of the previously owned facilities was to earn profit from the animals The new administration´s goal was to eliminate the previous inadequate location and move the animals to a larger property of 36 acres that borders the Itiquis River and forms an important biological corridor in the area. This then evolved into a new inspiration for creating a non-profit organization with moderns facilities. Zooave would focus on conservation, animal welfare and environmental education. Within our park you will find beautiful botanical gardens and more than 125 species of animals. Among them birds, mammals and reptiles that have been rescued and, due to health or behavioral reasons, cannot be fully rehabilitated for reintroduction into their natural habitat. The large enclosures are naturally designed to offer these animals quality of life and enrichment. Accompanied by our naturalist tour guide, explore this unique and interesting project.
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Alajuela is a Province of Costa Rica located just besides San Jose
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English and Spanish
- Start times
- 08:00
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- We pick up from all hotels in San Jose. If your hotel is not listed please let us know your hotel name
- Bring a raincoat, poncho or umbrella in case of rain.
- Confortable walking shoes like tennis shoes (no sandals please)
- Mosquito repellent
- Sweeter or Jacket
- Hat
- Money for extra expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 5 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English and Spanish
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is this experience wheelchair accessible?
Yes — the supplier lists this experience as wheelchair accessible.
From AED 409 per person
