Share to Save is Here!
New Name. Same Mission. More Wildlife Saved.
For five years, photographers, artists, nature lovers, and wildlife supporters from around the world have come together with one goal: giving Costa Rica’s wildlife a second chance.
What began as #TRRShareYourShot, #CallForArtists, and #TunesForToucans has grown into something even bigger. Today, we proudly introduce a new name that reflects the true heart of this initiative: Share To Save!
Share to Save is a creative initiative that brings together art, photography, and design to support wildlife conservation. Creatives from around the world share their work to help raise awareness and funds for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
This year’s theme is: Creatives for Conservation.
We invite creatives of all backgrounds to submit artwork, photography, design, or other visual creations inspired by wildlife and the importance of protecting it.
Selected pieces will have the opportunity to be showcased in a live gallery in Costa Rica, where art and conservation come together to tell the stories of wildlife and the people working to protect it.
*All of the exhibition pieces will be printed locally, meaning artists can participate from anywhere in the world while always retaining full ownership of their work.
Why Share to Save Matters?
Every year, more than 500 animals arrive at Toucan Rescue Ranch injured, orphaned, or displaced. Caring for them requires specialized veterinary attention, daily nutrition, rehabilitation care, and safe enclosures.
It costs over $50,000 each month to operate our Rescue Center, Sanctuary, and Release Site.
And unlike what many people believe, wildlife rescue centers in Costa Rica don’t receive government funding. We rely entirely on the generosity of donors, supporters, and initiatives like this contest to continue our work!
Our mission goes beyond survival. It’s about healing animals, restoring their strength, and giving them a true second chance to return to the wild where they belong.
The funds raised through Share to Save go directly toward these operational costs, helping us provide:
- Daily food and nutrition for rescued wildlife
- Medications and veterinary care
- Rehabilitation and specialized animal care
- Enclosure maintenance and habitat improvements
- Essential supplies needed throughout the animals’ recovery
Submission Rules
Participants may submit ONE (1) art piece.
The submission period ends March 20th at 11:59 PM (Costa Rica Time).
Art must be related to wildlife and this year’s conservation theme.
All ages are welcome to participate.
Artists under 18 must have permission from a parent or guardian.
Only art pieces submitted through the official submission form will be considered.
🚫 Only ethical wildlife art that promotes respectful human-wildlife interactions will be accepted.
Submissions must follow all contest rules to qualify.
How Can You Vote?
Supporters help decide the winners while directly supporting wildlife care. $1 Donation = 1 Vote
To vote for your favorite art piece:
- Step 1: Click the green DONATE button on this page.
- Step 2: Enter your donation amount. (Remember: $1 = 1 vote.)
- Step 3: In the required field at checkout, type the TITLE of the art piece and the NAME of the artist you are voting for.
- Step 4: Complete your donation through our secure checkout.
You can vote for as many pieces as you like.
*All contributions made during the Share To Save Art and Photography Contest are tax-deductible!
Check the Participant Art Pieces!
Coexist
Artist: Cibele Manfredini
Inspiration: The more we know, the more we love
@cibele_manfredini
Manta
Artist: Francesca Larrain
Inspiration: Conservation
@fran7films
Unexpected Visitor
Artist: Felix Hinsch
Inspiration: This wild sloth visited our house during morning hours. So special to see a healthy sloth this close in the wild!
@felix.hinsch
La Belleza de las Mariposas
Artist: Maruquel Gill
@Maruquel NG
Golden Lion Marmoset clay handed sculpted, hand painted
Artist: Mike Toppe
Inspiration:Animal conservation awareness
@Clay Critters by Mike
Reaching my goal
Artist: Gloriana Freer
Inspiration:Escribí un libro infantil sobre un pequeño perezoso y estaba en Cocles sola en la playa y apareció él, sonriente y apacible y me hizo compañía… era una señal 😊
@Gloriifreer
5vor12
Artist: Kim
Inspiration: A voice for the voiceless
@_mightymimi_
Jaguar vs. caimán, duelo de titanes
Artist: Isabelle Chico
Inspiration: Mi obra se centra en los animales amenazados y en especial, aquellos presentes en Latinoamérica. El jaguar, por ser una especie sombrilla en su ecosistema, además de por su innegable belleza, siempre me ha fascinado. Y esas escenas del gran felino, lanzándose con su pesada agilidad al agua turbia para matar de una mordida a otro gran depredador son algo mágico, la naturaleza supera siempre la ficción.
@ichicoart
Entre Alas Escarlata
Artist: Alyson Rodríguez
Inspiration: Hice la visita a un centro de rescate donde se encontraban estas lapas y estaban muy juntas, la imagen me cautivo profundamente debido a sis colores y el contraste con la vegetación oscura del fondo
@rodz_frames
Hanging on!
Artist: Freddy
Inspiration: On a monitoring task we found a very special salamander and endemic to forests of Costa Rica the pic for me represents how fragile this form of life is and how it is hanging on while researchers fight for their conservation.
@_freddy_gonzlz
*All contributions made during the Share To Save Art and Photography Contest are tax-deductible!
