La Marina Wildlife Rescue Center — Attraction in La Palmera

I have visited La Marina many times and have done volunteer work there. I am very friendly with the owners who are third generation family owners. They take in animals that have been injured or for certain reasons will not survive in the wild. They do not make much money running this rescue center. They put in a lot of their own money to help these animals. If you go there please understand what they are doing is fantastic. If you go there see the owners and speak to them to understand what they are doing to help these lovely animals. In addition to admission it would be appreciated if you could make a donation to help their cause. It hurts me to read some of the reviews from visitors that don't understand that they get no outside funding from the government. If you do go there I highly recommend you stay at the Trembles del Bosque hotel which is nearby. Their hot water springs are fantastic and very relaxing. Probably one of the best in Costa Rica. They also have a very...

Lo visité en Septiembre del 22' el lugar tiene baños amplios, limpios y tambien son accesibles para discapacitados. Los senderos están bien marcados y de fácil andar para cualquier persona exepto por alguno tramos difíciles para personas en sillas de rueda. Dentro cuenta con asientos y mesas (pollos) para el descanso dentro del lugar. En todo momento hay sombra de arboles por lo que es fresco para andar. La Fauna es variada y está bien cuidada, pudimos observar: Lapas rojas y verdes, lechuzas, zopilote rey, Emus, Pavos real, entre otras especies de aves medianas y grandes. Dantas, Saínos, iguanas, monos y algunos felinos pequeños y un puma. Un serpentario pequeño y muchas tortugas de varias clases. Lo malo. Un poco descuidado los senderos y zonas de descanso. Y pienso que se podría tener jaulas más grandes. Se nota que la inversión económica que tiene el lugar en baja pero se agradece a los que están al frente de este centro de rescate. Si recomiendo visitar el lugar por que es lindo y se pasa un rato agradable y educativo en familia o amigos y con la entrada se colabora enormemente al mantenimiento...

Nice roadside attraction with quite a bit of wildlife. There was a bit of construction while we were there in late November of 2024, but that didn't affect the experience much. Entry was only 3.000 Colones per person, and the lady at the front counter was very personable. Keep an eye out in the parking lot, and maybe you'll be greeted by a...