Toucan Rescue Ranch Blog
The 2024 Sloth Ironman Games: Let the (Slow) Competition Begin! 🦥
Get ready for the ultimate showdown of sloth agility, strength, and—well—patience! The 9th Annual Sloth Ironman Games is back, and this year’s event promises to be more exciting than ever. Hosted by the Toucan Rescue Ranch, this beloved competition is not just a fun way to celebrate our favorite slow-moving animals, but also an important […]
To celebrate Mother’s Day in Costa Rica, let’s honor the story of Viola and Cello
In celebration of mothers in their month of recognition in Costa Rica, we want to share the inspiring story of Viola, a two-toed sloth who arrived at Toucan Rescue Ranch in July, along with her baby, Cello. This sloth mom and her baby remind us that perseverance and mutual care are powerful forces that allow […]
The Journey of little Chispa: Saving Sloths Together Program Nursery Stories
We honored a tiny orphaned sloth who arrived at our clinic many years ago in need of a mother. She was not responding well to human care and we were at a loss of how to save this fading baby. Suddenly, it clicked–we could use one of our adult sloths as a foster mother! And […]
Toucan Rescue Ranch Wins 2024 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award!
A genuinely good tour with good people and a good non-profit. San Isidro, Costa Rica, June 2024 – Toucan Rescue Ranch announced that Tripadvisor has once again recognized them as a 2024 Travelers’ Choice award winner for educational tours-. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of […]
A BIG Thank You for Attending our First U.S. Fundraiser, Wildlife Wonders
I hope this blog finds you still basking in the glow of our incredible Wildlife Wonders Gala for Toucan Rescue Ranch. What an unforgettable night it was, thanks to each and every one of you who made it so special! I wanted to take a moment to personally reach out and extend the biggest, warmest […]
Call for Artists 2024 Artwork Gallery
Call for Artists: Join Toucan Rescue Ranch’s “Keeping Costa Rica Wild” Fun-Raiser! Since 2016, Toucan Rescue Ranch has hosted an annual art contest to raise funds for our amazing projects and programs. Thanks to the creativity and generosity of artists like you, we’ve bought new medical equipment, provided our COVID-19-pandemic relief fund, built pre-release enclosures, and even […]
Understanding the Marvels and Challenges of Bird Migration
The passing of spring marks the passing of billions of migratory birds across continents. We acknowledge this mass exodus on the second Saturday in May and the second Saturday in October as World Migratory Bird Day, which aligns with the seasonal phenomenon. These days, we are dedicated to raising awareness of migratory birds and inspiring […]
Why Toucan Rescue Ranch is Starting a Bird Banding Project: Anillos de Libertad
Toucan Rescue Ranch has a rich legacy of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rewilding the wildlife of Costa Rica, starting with the toucans, parrots, and birds of prey that exclusively made up our intake in the early years. Now, our programs have expanded to include sloths, cats, mustelids, marsupials, and everything in between. With so much exciting […]
Join the Change: Volunteer Now!
Welcome to the Toucan Rescue Ranch’s Volunteer Program! By joining us as a volunteer, you will have the unique opportunity to engage in various essential activities crucial to our wildlife’s well-being and our mission’s success. The responsibilities of a volunteer are both enriching and gratifying! Volunteers might be invited to assist in various additional tasks […]