What to see and do in La Garita de Alajuela, Costa Rica

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center is located in La Garita de Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center was formerly named the  Rescate Animal Zoo Ave. Much of the land comprising the sanctuary was a coffee and sugar cane plantation area. Initially, it consisted of privately owned collection of about 50 animals. In 1995, the Costa Rican government approved the creation of an animal rescue venture within the zoo.

On 8/21/2016, we visited the Rescate Animal Zoo Ave. It is a 36 acre botanical garden and zoo with more than 125 species of native Costa Rican animals, among them birds, mammals and reptiles that have been rescued and which cannot be reintroduction into their natural habitat.

Overall, the Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center is a unique and interesting botanical garden and zoo that is well worth a visit for anyone traveling to Costa Rica.

Viator offers numerous tours in the Alajuela area. Click here for details.