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Nosara Refuge for Wildlife, Nosara

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Learn about various wild creatures at Nosara Refuge for Wildlife, a rescue center for displaced, injured, and orphaned jungle animals established in 1999. The refuge aims to release animals back into the wild and administers long-term care for creatures that can’t go back their habitats. Watch for the refuge’s specialty--howler monkeys--of which there are many at the center. Be assured that your money goes toward the upkeep of a nonprofit organization and will directly benefit the animals. You will need an advanced reservation to visit the facility. Plan your Nosara Refuge for Wildlife visit and explore what else you can see and do in Nosara using our Nosara trip itinerary planner .
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  • By CEC131
    great people doing an amazing job. please support them and their efforts. take your children and teach them.  more »
  • By Pointerchick
    Found out about this on Trip Advisor and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Wow, so inspiring what Brenda and Randy do! Very interesting and educational. Worth the time and donation, a real feel good! And the bab...  more »
  • By 675annettek
    It was so fun to see the howler monkey babies being nurtured and loved. They have an impressive program to rescue injured monkeys and orphans and get them back to the wild. Definitely worth the trip t...  more »
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  • By Dian Lindsey
    Incredible the time and lovw you guys give these animals! BRAVO - Thank you so much for having us!
  • By Phyllis Ayers
    Highly recommend a visit to see how they are helping the monkeys who are injured heal and be reintroduced into their natural habitat.
  • By Stephen Stone
    You can get up close to monkeys while helping them.
  • By jose cabrera
    Pure life
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  • By Adrián Córdoba Chamorro
    Beautiful place
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