Lunes 09:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 13:00 Martes 09:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 13:00 Miércoles 09:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 13:00 Jueves 09:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 13:00 Viernes 09:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 13:00 Sábado 09:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 13:00 Domingo 09:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 13:00

Jaguar Rescue Center

Casa
Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo
Jaguar Rescue Center

www.jaguarrescue.foundation

EMAIL:
For Information and volunteering:
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We are a non profit animal rescue center in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica, specializing in orphaned & injured jungle babies like monkeys and sloths.

01/06/2026

Meet Tony M., a true survivor. 💪 ( graphic content ⚠ )

🥺 Tony arrived at the Jaguar Rescue Center with devastating injuries, likely caused by an encounter with another animal. He was extremely weak and suffering from multiple wounds on his arms, a fractured tibia, and severe facial trauma. The largest injury had destroyed part of his nose, the roof of his mouth, and his gums.

🩺 Our veterinarian, Roger, acted immediately and performed reconstructive surgery to give Tony the best possible chance at recovery. Due to the extent of the damage and the lack of healthy tissue available, it was not possible to completely close the wound during the first procedure, leaving a small opening in the roof of his mouth that will take time to heal.

🙌 Recently, Tony underwent a second surgery, and this time Roger was able to successfully close the wound on his nose.

🤩 Tony is now recovering under close veterinary supervision. He is currently on a liquid diet and receives daily treatments, including wound cleaning and careful monitoring to ensure his stitches heal properly.

❤ His journey is far from over, but he continues to show remarkable strength every day.

27/05/2026

Conservation doesn’t only happen inside a rescue center, it happens in communities too. 🌿

Learn about the incredible work our environmental educator Andrey does through JRC Community, bringing environmental education to local schools and Indigenous communities across Costa Rica, creating spaces where people can connect with nature, wildlife, and conservation.

Environmental education is essential to protect the future of our forests and wildlife, because lasting change starts with knowledge, connection, and community. 💚

26/05/2026

🕷️Kumo is not a baby spider monkey anymore. Little by little, he has been growing more independent during his rehabilitation process, becoming wilder, developing his natural instincts, and climbing high into the trees.
Most of Kumo’s days are now spent in the forest, exploring, swinging through the vines, and of course, eating.

🌳 As we mentioned before, Kumo is exploring the forest alongside a surrogate mom, who plays an important role in monitoring and guiding his rehabilitation process every day.

🐒 Kumo’s next big step will be moving to La Ceiba, our Primary Release Station, where he will be surrounded by the jungle and continue preparing for life in the wild.

🐾 Animal rehabilitation takes time, patience, and dedication, especially when it comes to rescuing and raising orphaned babies. Watching Kumo grow into a confident young spider monkey has been an incredible journey, and we are excited for everything that comes next for him.🫶🏻

23/05/2026

🤩 We are happy to announce that Lancelot was successfully released into a protected rainforest called .

🐾 Since his arrival in February after being hit by a car, we have shared his story and rehabilitation process with all of you. From the very beginning, Lancelot fought for his second chance, and we gave him the best care possible so he could one day be rewilded.

🌳His release was possible thanks to the tireless work of our veterinary and rehabilitation team, whom we want to thank deeply, as well as the fire department for rescuing him and SINAC for their collaboration in transporting him to his new home.

🧡 Today, Lancelot is finally free. Moments like this are the greatest reward we can receive and remind us why our work as a rescue center is so important.

✨ Lancelot’s journey with us is over, but just like him, we have helped hundreds of animals, and we will continue doing everything we can to give them a second chance.

19/05/2026

Have you ever seen a Chestnut-headed Oropendola before? 😍

✨If not, meet Glue, one of the sanctuary residents and definitely an attention seeker.

💛 Chestnut oropendolas are easy to recognize high in the rainforest canopy thanks to their rich chestnut-colored head, glossy black body, and bright yellow tail feathers.

📢 They also make loud bubbling and gurgling calls that echo through the forest during their dramatic courtship displays.

🌳 Besides their beautiful colors and unique sounds, they are also incredible nest builders. They weave long hanging nests that sway from tall rainforest trees, helping protect their chicks from predators.

You can learn more about this curious bird and her story during our educational tours

16/05/2026

🥺 It looks like Paella has a big brother… meet Burrito, a baby kinkajou

🌯 Burrito was found alone on the ground under the sun. He arrived dehydrated, very weak, and we still don’t know how long he had been alone before being rescued.

🩹During his medical check, our veterinary team discovered several tiny botflies hidden under his skin. They carefully removed them, disinfected the wounds, provided fluids, and then transferred him to our nursery.

At first, Burrito was very quiet and low on energy, but everything changed once he met Paella. Now they sleep curled up together. Burrito loves Paella’s personal space, that’s for sure. 🫣

❤️ Every rescue like Burrito’s is only possible thanks to the support of people who care about wildlife.

✨If you’d like to help us continue giving orphaned animals a second chance, you can support our work through donations, volunteering, or simply sharing their stories.

14/05/2026

🦥 Have you ever wondered what sloth school looks like?

✨Right now, we have 8 baby sloths in what we call “school.” They live in an outdoor enclosure right next to the nursery, as they’re still not big enough to move into rehabilitation yet.

🤔 So… what’s the difference between nursery and school?

At the nursery, baby sloths are still mostly on a liquid diet and receive a special smoothie formula. Once they move to school, we begin introducing cooked vegetables, raw veggies, and more leaves into their daily diet to help prepare them for the wild. 🥕

🥹 Another big step is sleeping outside. And usually, if you look closely, you’ll find all 8 of them cuddled together in the exact same spot.

💡Every stage of rehabilitation is important in helping these little ones grow stronger and more independent.0

12/05/2026

Meet Findus 🐥

This little baby chachalaca is living proof of what the hard work of our vet team can accomplish.
A chachalaca is a tropical bird native to Central and South America, known for its loud calls and lively personality (fun fact: their name comes from the sound they make!). 😯

😢 When Findus arrived, he had fractures in both femures, and couldn’t even stand. Our veterinary team performed a delicate procedure, placing tiny metal rods in his legs, no easy task given how small and fragile bird bones are.

🩻 You can even spot them in his X-ray.

Even though he still has a long way to go, Findus can now walk and run just like a chachalaca should. 💛

💫 He’s a reminder of what dedication, skill, and a bit of creative thinking can achieve, and he represents so many little lives saved along the way.

11/05/2026

🤩 Después de 3 años de intercambios activos a través de nuestro programa JRC Community con la comunidad de Kachabli, del territorio indígena Bribri, tuvimos la alegría de recibirles en el Jaguar Rescue Center.

✨ Gracias a la colaboración con Ara Manzanillo, 33 personas, entre niños y adultos, participaron en tours educativos y un valioso intercambio cultural, aprendiendo sobre las historias de los animales rescatados, la conservación y la importancia de proteger nuestra biodiversidad.

🌳 Creemos que la educación ambiental es clave para proteger la vida silvestre e inspirar nuevas generaciones comprometidas con la conservación. Gracias al apoyo de nuestro educador ambiental, hemos fortalecido nuestra relación con la comunidad a través de actividades e intercambios que nos acercan a un futuro donde las personas y la naturaleza puedan coexistir en armonía.
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🤩 After 3 years of active exchanges through our JRC Community program with the Kachabli community from the Bribri Indigenous Territory, we were very happy to welcome them to the Jaguar Rescue Center.

✨ Thanks to the collaboration with Ara Manzanillo, 33 people, including children and adults, participated in educational tours and a valuable cultural exchange, learning about the stories of rescued animals, conservation, and the importance of protecting our biodiversity.

🌳 We believe that environmental education is key to protecting wildlife and inspiring new generations committed to conservation. Thanks to the support of our environmental educator, we have strengthened our relationship with the community through activities and exchanges that bring us closer to a future where people and nature can coexist in harmony.

05/05/2026

Our dearest Pappetta is turning 18 today. 🐒

Eighteen years ago, she was the very first baby howler monkey we ever rescued, a tiny soul who would grow into the heart of our sanctuary. Her name means “little potato” in Italian, but to us, she is so much more. 🥔

🥹 Pappetta became the surrogate mom to countless orphaned babies, guiding them through rehabilitation with the love, comfort, and care they lost too soon. She has helped more than 300 little ones find their way back to the wild, nurturing each baby as her own until they are strong enough to be free.

❤️ Because of Pappetta, hundreds of little lives have had a second chance.

🫶🏻 Happy 18th birthday to our first monkey rescue, our greatest teacher, and the very best surrogate mom.

Dirección

Playa Chiquita
Puerto Viejo
70403

Horario de Apertura

Lunes	09:30 - 11:00
	11:30 - 13:00
Martes	09:30 - 11:00
	11:30 - 13:00
Miércoles	09:30 - 11:00
	11:30 - 13:00
Jueves	09:30 - 11:00
	11:30 - 13:00
Viernes	09:30 - 11:00
	11:30 - 13:00
Sábado	09:30 - 11:00
	11:30 - 13:00
Domingo	09:30 - 11:00
	11:30 - 13:00

Página web

http://www.jaguarrescue.foundation/

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