Centro de Rescate Las Pumas — Attraction in Cañas

Seems like they take very good care of the poor animals that cannot be released back to the wild (and that visitors are allowed to see). Remember: it is not a zoo! All animals that you see there have been saved from being injured, mistreated (when held as pets) or abandoned at some point. Cages seem a bit small but I can hardly judge if bigger would really be better / make a difference for the animals or what size would be more appropriate. Now in March 2023 they had Pumas, Jaguars, Ocelots, Monkeys, Sloths, Pelicans, parrots and other animals living in cages in the visitors part. Personally, I’m not sure if I’ll ever go to visit a rescue center again. While they contribute a lot to animal welfare by curing and taking care of injured animals, always with the goal to release them back to the wild (great work that I appreciate and value much), I am a bit concerned about the animals that cannot be released to the wild anymore and end up living in a cage for the rest of their life even if treated good. Is it really better to survive but live in a cage forever? I don’t know :( However, it’s worth to support them and other rescue centers for their main mission: saving animals and releasing them back to the wild. Thanks for...

A reality like few others. To admire, support, and share with everyone. I’m always a little unsure of sanctuaries, I never understand if they are actually made for the animal’s sake or more for the money they attract. BUT, this is definitely not the case. We could say is more like an hospice, an hospital for wild animals, were the weakest have the chance to survive in a safe environment. Their work is really touching and necessary, being pretty much the only one in the country operating all round. We arrived at the Reserva at 15.30, and it normally closes at 16, but they let us stay inside a little longer and this was super nice, as we travelled from far to visit it. We also saw some wild monkeys around the place. This place and the people that work here deserve all the support—both financial and through word of mouth. To tell their story, to tell the story of the animals they save, and to ensure that this project, active for 25 years, will never come to an end. You guys are heroes! Thank you for doing what you do. (And thank you Fernando for telling us all this and introducing the...

This place wasn't extremely expensive (I think $12/adult), but even so, I was disappointed. All of the cats aside from the jaguar were sleeping, on platforms up very high so you couldn't see anything but an empty exhibit. The jaguar came out for a minute, before retreating into the forest out of site, but at least we actually saw something there. I understand the animals are what they are, but why not make their beds a bit lower so you can at least see them? Otherwise, what's the point in going? There was also very little signage- many exhibits had none at all which was disappointing. A place that prides itself on education and preservation should try a bit harder to educate. The name of the animal isn't enough. We left feeling jipped.

The parrots were neat, they say "hola" which is a fun novelty. There were a few monkeys and a badger, I think it was? Sure, fine, but there are much better places to see the cats. I recommend doing LaPaz Gardens and waterfall if you want to see great...