A Costa Rican rescue centre with several roles
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, formerly known as Zoo Ave, is a nonprofit organisation in Alajuela. Its work combines treating and rehabilitating wildlife, releasing suitable animals, protecting habitat and providing lifetime care. These roles answer different needs: some patients can regain independence, while others need a protected home after the circumstances that brought them into care.
Orphans need more than a place to stay
The centre describes veterinary treatment and care for young animals, including orphaned monkeys and other wildlife affected by human activity. Its fundraising material highlights nursery equipment and specialised feeding needs. Such work continues through the recovery period, linking the first response to the longer task of preparing animals for an appropriate future.
A trafficking case with an uncertain origin
In an account published on 13 June 2025, Rescate describes capybaras confiscated the previous month while being transported in a plastic box. They arrived weak, dehydrated and underweight. The organisation did not know their exact origin. That uncertainty left important questions about their movements and medical history before reaching the centre.
Why these capybaras remain in sanctuary care
The account explains that releasing the capybaras in Costa Rica could create risks for local wildlife and for the animals themselves, given their origin and medical history. They instead receive permanent care in an enclosure with vegetation, shelter and a pool. Their story illustrates why successful rescue can lead to lifelong sanctuary rather than release.
Visits and learning follow a separate public route
The sanctuary map distinguishes visitor trails from restricted rescue and breeding areas. Public visits support learning about resident animals, while veterinary and fieldwork placements have their own programmes. Consult the official information for the activity you are considering. Visiting the sanctuary is not the same as entering clinical areas or participating in rehabilitation work. Official programme information · AnimalProtech map.
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