The Blog

  • 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 […]

  • WILDLIFE WONDERS: A Night of Hope & Conservation

    Help Us Turn Hope into Action for Wildlife Conservation in Costa Rica! In the heart of Costa Rica lies the Toucan Rescue Ranch (TRR), a sanctuary for the country’s most vulnerable wildlife. For 20 years, TRR has been a beacon of hope, rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured, displaced, and orphaned animals. From sloths and toucans […]

  • Today is World Environmental Education Day!

    It’s World Environmental Education Day!  An important aspect of Toucan Rescue Ranch’s mission is to provide environmental education to the public, but especially to younger generations. By fostering environmental literacy in our schools, we empower young minds to make informed decisions and embrace responsibility for the world they inherit.  Children with the least exposure to […]