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:
[email protected]

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

16/09/2025

🐾 A few weeks ago, we introduced you to Ajonjolí, a little baby kinkajou who had just opened her eyes. She has changed a lot in the past month!

🌙 These days, she enjoys going out to get some sun, but most of the time you’ll still find her fast asleep (remember, kinkajous are nocturnal animals).

😵‍💫 One fun fact about kinkajous is that they are very vocal, from barks and chirps to high-pitched screams, they use many sounds to communicate with each other. You might think Ajonjolí’s cry would be soft because she’s so small, but when she’s hungry, you can hear her across the whole center!

13/09/2025

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On Wednesday, we received a call from the authorities about a major rescue. Two green sea turtles had been confiscated from the back of a car on their way to Limón.

😞 Both turtles arrived in poor condition. We don’t know how long they had been kept in the car, but they were overheated and had their fins tied up, which caused open wounds on their fins. Upon arrival, our veterinary team immediately treated their injuries, as well as scratches on their shells. These turtles were intended to be sold for their meat and other trade purposes.

🌊 Right now, they are receiving specialized care, and thanks to the generous support from our donors during the 2023 campaign, we were fully prepared for this emergency. The pools and water pump purchased back then are still making a real difference today, allowing us to respond swiftly and effectively not only for these turtles, but for any animal in need.

😤 Poaching remains a serious threat to wildlife. That’s why education is vital, and through our JRC Community program, we work to raise awareness and inspire local action to protect animals.

💪 A special thanks goes to the Fuerza Pública de Costa Rica and MINAE for their help in transporting the turtles and assisting us in moving them safely into the pools.

08/09/2025

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⚡️ On September 3rd, we rescued a howler monkey who, sadly, became yet another victim of electrocution.

😩 She arrived at our hospital in critical condition, with severe burns across her body and tail. As with every rescue, we scanned her for a microchip, hoping to learn more about her history. To our surprise, she did have one, and it matched a previous rescue from 2023, whom we named Terra.

☹️ Back then, Terra was just a baby who had been electrocuted alongside her mother. Her mom suffered a lip injury that our vets stitched up, while the little one was miraculously unharmed. Seeing her return to us now, once again injured by the same silent threat, is truly heartbreaking.

💪 Terra is fighting for her recovery, and we are determined to give her another chance at freedom in the wild. But her story is also a painful reminder of the urgent need for change.

🌳 With our Climb Without Fear campaign, we are insulating 20 dangerous power lines and installing 10 wildlife bridges, giving monkeys and other wildlife the chance to move safely through the forest without the risk of electrocution. Please consider donating today to help us protect them in their climb for life.

https://giving.classy.org/campaign/702992/donate

03/09/2025

🥰 We’re thrilled to share the newest addition to our nursery: a dedicated sleeping room for the monkeys and a brand-new outdoor playground.

🐒 Having a separate sleeping room exclusive to primates is a huge improvement for the monkeys in our care. It offers them a quiet, safe space to rest during the night, away from the stimulation of the day.

🌳 The new outdoor playground is a controlled space where animals like sloths, raccoons, and other animals can explore, climb, and enjoy fresh air in a safe environment. It’s an important step in helping them build the strength, confidence, and natural behaviors they’ll need for life in the wild.

🤩 This expansion wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of Rainforest Concern, an organization that has stood by our mission for some time. We’re deeply grateful for their donation and belief in our work.

✨ Thank you for helping us give rescued wildlife the care, space, and environment they truly deserve.

01/09/2025

🐒 Happy International Primate Day!!

🤔 Did you know that one of the animal kingdoms with the widest variety is the primate family? There are more than 500 different species of primates around the world, from tiny marmosets to great apes, each with unique traits, behaviors, and intelligence.

😮 At the JRC, we care for 3 out of the 4 monkey species found in Costa Rica: howler monkeys, spider monkeys, and capuchins. In the past 10 years, we have helped over 380 monkeys, from orphans to the injured, on their path to recovery.

🌳 Beyond their diversity, primates play a key role in maintaining healthy forests by dispersing seeds and keeping ecosystems in balance.

30/08/2025

Another monkey glow up ✨

🐒 This time, we bring you Fiji, who has been under our care since March 2023. When she was just a baby, Fiji was attacked by the alpha of her troop and arrived at our clinic with a shattered humerus and an abdominal wound. That very night, our veterinary team performed surgery and placed a pin in her arm.

💚 Her recovery was tough, but thanks to the dedication of our vets, her arm healed, and before long, she was climbing again.

🌳 Now, more than two years later, Fiji has grown into a strong and thriving monkey, living with the troop in our forest enclosure. Like Thavo, she will soon be moved to La Ceiba, where she will go through a soft release process and finally return to where she belongs in the wild.

27/08/2025

Kahú Update 🐾

🌳 Last Thursday, August 21, Kahú came to our hospital for a check-up, and he is doing AMAZING! Kahú has been under our care since December 2023, after being separated from his mom and kept to be sold as a pet.

💚 Thanks to our incredible veterinary team, who always provide the very best care, Kahú has grown stronger every day and is now thriving.

🤩 After his check-up, he returned to La Ceiba, our primary release station, where he’ll soon be ready to return to the wild.

🌿 Sadly, Kahú’s case isn’t unique. Many animals are still victims of the illegal pet trade. With the help of our JRC Community, we continue raising awareness about the importance of protecting wildlife and the serious consequences of taking animals out of their natural habitats.

25/08/2025

🐒 It’s been a while since we shared an update about our Monkey Preschool! In case you don’t know, this is the stage where baby monkeys go after their time in the nursery.

🌳 At Monkey Preschool, they live in an enclosure in the forest where they can explore and start becoming more independent. A surrogate mom is always with them, giving comfort, sharing food, teaching social skills, and helping them get ready to one day join a troop or return to the wild.

🐾 Right now, 8 monkeys are part of our preschool! Their next step will be moving to the monkey troop in the forest, and we cannot wait to see them one step closer to rewilding.

🍼 If you’d like to support them, one of our biggest needs is Meyenberg powdered goat milk. Baby monkeys continue drinking milk for up to 2 years, so donations of this milk are a huge help in their journey back to the wild.

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22/08/2025

🦥 Lately, our clinic has been full of sloths, especially three-fingered sloths (Bradypus variegatus). From tiny juveniles to moms with babies, many have needed our care over the last months.

🌳 Sloths are the number one species we rescue, and while we usually see more two-fingered sloths, this year has brought us many three-fingered ones. Our vets work every day to make sure they get the right treatment and plenty of fresh leaves.

❤ Each sloth has their own story, their own challenges, and their own second chance at life. Seeing these gentle creatures recover reminds us why our work is so important.

✨Thanks to your support, we can keep giving these animals a second chance. If you’d like to help us continue this work, you can also donate.

20/08/2025

🥭 Meet the newest residents of our Birds’ Garden: Mango, Papaya & Guayaba!
These colorful trio are orange-chinned parakeets, all sadly confiscated after being kept as pets.

🐦 Mango and Papaya arrived together first, both had their wings clipped, leaving them unable to fly. Papaya also showed developmental issues in its wings, possibly from an old fracture or a poor diet in the past.

🌿 Later on, Guayaba joined them. Just like Mango and Papaya, his wings had also been cut, but his personality is a bit more independent.

🌳 Mango and Papaya now enjoy spending their days on a mini playground in the Birds’ Garden, Mango being the sweet one, while Papaya is a little sassy toward the others. Meanwhile, Guayaba prefers the larger playground where he can explore more on his own.

🌙 At night, all three share a cozy enclosure. You can meet them during our educational tours and learn more about their stories and the dangers the illegal pet trade poses to wild animals.

16/08/2025

😯 Some people ask us how we can recognize certain monkeys or sloths. For us, it’s simple, we work with them every day, and just like people, each of them has unique facial expressions and their own personality.

🥹 Today we want to share a special glow-up from one of our howler monkeys: Thavo.

🐒 We’ve cared for Thavo since May 2023. As a baby, he was often crying and preferred to stay by himself. But now, more than two years later, he has grown into a strong and confident monkey. He’s no longer that scared little baby; he acts tough and keeps his independent spirit.

🌳 Thavo is almost ready to take the next big step: moving to La Ceiba to complete his rehabilitation program, where he’ll learn the final skills he needs to be rewilded.

12/08/2025

🐾 Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen a big increase in baby rescues, and our nursery is working around the clock to give these little ones the best care possible, which means providing them with the right nutrition.

🍼 Every baby in our care, from sloths and monkeys to kinkajous and more, needs goat’s milk in their special food mixes, and we are now running out due to the recent surge in rescues. The brand we use, Meyenberg Goat Milk, isn’t available in Costa Rica, and we’ve learned through experience that it is the easiest for the animals to digest.

👉 If you’re visiting us soon, bringing a can bring some along would be an incredible help. You can find it in the next link.

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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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