Sloth sanctuary

[Octavia]

We plan on retiring and buying a home in South Pacific area (Manuel Antonio-dominical-uvita-ojochal) in a year or 2 (depending on where we find our perfect spot/house). I would love to volunteer for a sloth sanctuary as I find them magically noble and, well, fabulous! Is anyone aware of a sloth sanctuary on the South Pacific end? I would also be very open to volunteering for dog rescue activities or anything animal related. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. (Chicago)–

[lillianwickram]

My son and I recently visited The Toucan Rescue Ranch in the San Jose area and had an absolutely incredible experience there but most places I know are north of where you want to be. http://www.toucanrescueranch.org/

There is another sloth sanctuary in Limon area but I don’t think they focus on release.

And then one more that I know takes volunteers but again, I think this is north of where you want to be. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g6003263-d3138302-Reviews-The_ARA_Project-Punta_Islita_Province_of_Guanacaste.html

[quote=”Octavia”]We plan on retiring and buying a home in South Pacific area (Manuel Antonio-dominical-uvita-ojochal) in a year or 2 (depending on where we find our perfect spot/house). I would love to volunteer for a sloth sanctuary as I find them magically noble and, well, fabulous! Is anyone aware of a sloth sanctuary on the South Pacific end? I would also be very open to volunteering for dog rescue activities or anything animal related. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. (Chicago)–[/quote]

[lillianwickram]

these are the folks that have a sanctuary but I don’t think they work to release these sweet animals back into nature. The Toucan Rescue Ranch has a focus of trying to re-integrate these animals back into nature when possible.

I think it depends on what you want–to see these animals rescued or rescued and re-integrated back into their own natural habitat. I think the latter is ideal. Leslie and Jorge, who run the TRR, are given a lot of respect by the CR government and rescue sloths, toucans, parrots, monkeys and other animals. They are wonderful people.

All three of us are from the Chicago area:) I grew up in Northbrook but currently live in Batavia.

[quote=”sweikert925″][quote=”Octavia”]I would love to volunteer for a sloth sanctuary as I find them magically noble and, well, fabulous! [/quote]

Try [url=http://www.slothsanctuary.com/]this place.[/url] Sounds like it’s pretty much what you’re looking for, even if not quite in the area you’re looking to settle in. Maybe they know of an offshoot group closer to Manuel Antonio or can help you start one.

[quote=”Octavia”]Thank you in advance. (Chicago)- [/quote]

…And howdy neighbor, I’m also a Chicagoan at present.[/quote]

[Octavia]

Thank you very much to Lillian and Sweikert for the links. I will pore over them with great interest. I grew up in Aurora and am now anxiously awaiting my impending retirement to get the heck out of Dodge here in Chi-town- which is just a terrible mess. I very much appreciate the time you took to help answer my question.

[lillianwickram]

I am right there with you Octavia, but probably have a little bit longer to go than you. After our last winter, I can’t stand to be here. I will not miss the seasons when I retire. I can fly back to Chicago for a week or two for that and that’ll be enough for me. Much prefer greenery and year-round nature:)

[quote=”Octavia”]Thank you very much to Lillian and Sweikert for the links. I will pore over them with great interest. I grew up in Aurora and am now anxiously awaiting my impending retirement to get the heck out of Dodge here in Chi-town- which is just a terrible mess. I very much appreciate the time you took to help answer my question.[/quote]

[costaricafinca]

According to the Sloth Sanctuary they no longer accept volunteers as they have found that it is [url=http://www.slothsanctuary.com/frequently-asked-questions/volunteering/]detrimental to the animals[/url]. At the [url=http://www.toucanrescueranch.org/get-involved/]Toucan rescue center,[/url] they accept paying volunteers for specific time periods but they do not permit you to ‘hold a sloth’

Plenty of dog rescue centers though….free!

[lillianwickram]

[quote=”costaricafinca”]According to the Sloth Sanctuary they no longer accept volunteers as they have found that it is [url=http://www.slothsanctuary.com/frequently-asked-questions/volunteering/]detrimental to the animals[/url]. At the [url=http://www.toucanrescueranch.org/get-involved/]Toucan rescue center,[/url] they accept paying volunteers for specific time periods but they do not permit you to ‘hold a sloth’

Plenty of dog rescue centers though….free![/quote]

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