Toucan Rescue Ranch

Endangered Species Day
2025-05-17 | Toucan Rescue Ranch, 700 meters east 200 meters north, off of Route 112 near downtown San Josecito, San Isidro, Heredia, 40602, Costa Rica
World Endangered Species Day 2025: Support Proyecto Anillos de Libertad at Toucan Rescue Ranch
World Endangered Species Day is a crucial reminder of the urgency to protect the world’s most vulnerable wildlife. This year, we encourage you to take action and make a difference by supporting Proyecto Anillos de Libertad at Toucan Rescue Ranch. This day serves as a call for global collaboration to conserve endangered species and ensure their survival for generations to come.
Toucan Rescue Ranch is a sanctuary dedicated to the care, rehabilitation, and research of Costa Rica’s native birds and other wildlife. The Proyecto Anillos de Libertad plays an essential role in conserving endangered birds through its innovative bird banding and monitoring efforts. Your donations can have a profound impact on the Ranch’s mission to protect these species. Here’s how your support helps:
1. Conservation Research
Your donations fund vital research activities that help scientists understand the behaviors, migration patterns, and breeding habits of endangered species. This research is key to developing targeted conservation strategies that can protect these species from extinction.
2. Rehabilitation and Care
Toucan Rescue Ranch provides expert medical care, rehabilitation, and safe havens for injured or orphaned wildlife, including endangered birds. Your financial support ensures that these animals receive the best possible care and a chance to return to their natural habitat when they are ready.
3. Educational Programs
Raising public awareness about endangered species is critical for long-term conservation efforts. Contributions help the Ranch create educational programs, materials, and events that engage the community and inspire people to become active in wildlife protection.
4. Sustainable Practices
Donations also support the Ranch’s sustainable initiatives, such as creating natural habitats that foster recovery and growth for endangered species. These efforts help ensure the species can thrive in a conducive environment, contributing to their long-term survival.
5. Global Conservation Efforts
By supporting Proyecto Anillos de Libertad, you’re joining a global movement to preserve biodiversity. Your involvement sends a powerful message about the importance of wildlife conservation and motivates others to take action to protect endangered species.
This World Endangered Species Day, consider making a donation to the Proyecto Anillos de Libertad at Toucan Rescue Ranch. Your support will help safeguard the future of endangered species, protect critical habitats, and contribute to a more sustainable planet. Together, we can make a lasting impact on biodiversity and ensure that future generations experience the beauty of our world’s wildlife.
Join us in taking action to preserve the most vulnerable species on Earth.

Earth Day
2025-04-22 | Toucan Rescue Ranch, 700 meters east 200 meters north, off of Route 112 near downtown San Josecito, San Isidro, Heredia, 40602, Costa Rica
Earth Day 2025 at Toucan Rescue Ranch: Celebrating Conservation & Reforestation!
Join Toucan Rescue Ranch (TRR) this Earth Day as we continue our commitment to wildlife conservation and the restoration of Costa Rican habitats! This year, we’re celebrating the continuation of our “Bosque de Los Perezosos” Reforestation Project in partnership with Café Britt.
After being on standby during the pandemic, the project is making a triumphant return, with plans to expand our Release Site by planting more trees to create a crucial biological corridor. This expanded forest canopy will help reconnect fragmented habitats, giving our released sloths, toucans, and other wildlife the opportunity to thrive in a healthier, more interconnected rainforest.
Event Highlights:
1. Reforestation Project:

Bosque de Los Perezosos: Celebrate the return of this important project that aims to expand the release site’s rainforest, providing safe and connected habitats for wildlife. With the generous support of Café Britt and their volunteers, dozens of trees will be planted to further restore the forest and strengthen the ecosystem.
Tree Planting with Café Britt: See firsthand how Café Britt volunteers contribute to this massive effort, which plays a pivotal role in supporting the Saving Sloths Together (SST) program and other wildlife initiatives at TRR.

2. In-Person Activities:

Wildlife Tours & Meet the Sloths: Explore the sanctuary and interact with our animals, including the resident sloths, toucans, and monkeys, while learning about their rehabilitation and release into the wild.

3. Virtual Experiences:

Live Virtual Tours: For those unable to join us in person, we’re offering live, virtual tours of the Ranch. Explore our conservation efforts, including the Saving Sloths Together.
Interactive Q&A with Experts: Ask questions to our team of veterinarians, biologists, and conservationists as they share insights into the challenges and rewards of wildlife rehabilitation and reforestation.

4. Support the Cause:

Purchase Sloth Habitat: This Earth Day, we’re partnering with Café Britt to raise awareness and funds for our continued reforestation efforts. Purchase a Sloth Habitat coffee blend from Café Britt to support our work and help plant more trees in the Bosque de Los Perezosos.
Become a TOUCAN BADGE Sponsor: Join Café Britt in supporting the Saving Sloths Together program as a TOUCAN BADGE sponsor. By pledging $10,000 annually, you’ll directly contribute to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and reforestation efforts in Costa Rica.

Let’s celebrate Earth Day 2025 together! Join us in our mission to create a sustainable future for wildlife and ensure that sloths and other endangered species have a safe, thriving home in the wild. Your participation, whether in person or virtually, will make a lasting impact on conservation efforts here in Costa Rica and beyond.
Buy Sloth Habitat Coffee Blend

International Day of Forests
2025-03-21 | Toucan Rescue Ranch, 700 meters east 200 meters north, off of Route 112 near downtown San Josecito, San Isidro, Heredia, 40602, Costa Rica
Celebrate International Day of Forests with Toucan Rescue Ranch!
Join us for an unforgettable day dedicated to the conservation of one of the planet’s most precious resources—our forests! At Toucan Rescue Ranch, we understand the vital role forests play in sustaining life for both humans and wildlife. This International Day of Forests, we’re inviting you to take action and learn how you can make a difference in protecting these ecosystems.
Why Celebrate Forests?
Forests are home to 80% of terrestrial wildlife, including many species we rescue and care for at the Ranch, such as toucans, sloths, and owls. They are essential for clean air, water, and combating climate change. However, deforestation continues to threaten these invaluable ecosystems.
Event Highlights

Kids’ Activities: Fun and educational classrooms for all ages.
Virtual Event Options: Can’t visit in person? Join our live-streamed talks and interactive virtual activities to learn from wherever you are!

Take Action

Donate to support our reforestation and wildlife rehabilitation programs.
Sponsor a tree in honor of a loved one and contribute to the future of our forests.
Purchase eco-friendly merchandise from our shop, with proceeds directly funding our conservation efforts.

Tunes for Toucans 2025
2025-03-06 17:30 - 22:00 UTC | Riverside Marketplace, Carretera Braulio Carillo, Route 32, Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica
You Are Invited to Tunes for Toucans – The Wildest Musical Event of the Season!
Are you ready for an unforgettable evening filled with live music, great food, and the opportunity to make a real impact on wildlife conservation? Join us for Tunes for Toucans, our annual fundraiser supporting Toucan Rescue Ranch, where every note played and every bid placed helps us protect and care for Costa Rica’s amazing wildlife.
WHEN & WHERE?
Time: Arrive around 5:30 PM for appetizers, drinks, and live music!
Location: Riverside Marketplace Pizzeria and GastropubCarretera Braulio Carillo, Route 32, Heredia, Costa Rica
Come early to enjoy appetizers, refreshing drinks, and live music from local bands starting at 6:30 PM with the Josh Quinlan Quartet. At 7 PM, our founder, Leslie Howle, along with Daniel Harris, owner of Riverside, will kick off the event with welcoming remarks.
Get ready for an exciting evening with Marfil Headlining!
Riverside Marketplace: The Birthplace of Tunes for Toucans & a Key Sponsor
Nestled in the heart of Costa Rica, Riverside Marketplace is more than just a restaurant—it’s a vibrant community hub where fresh flavors, local music, and craft beer come together in perfect harmony. Specializing in organic, locally sourced ingredients, Riverside offers a menu that celebrates sustainability and bold, fresh tastes. Beyond its culinary excellence, the venue is known for its warm, inviting ambiance, making it the ideal gathering place for friends, families, and music lovers alike.
Eight years ago, Tunes for Toucans was born here, inspired by Riverside’s deep connection to conservation and community. Not only is it the birthplace of this beloved event, but Riverside Marketplace is also a key sponsor, generously providing the food, drink, and space included in your ticket—at no cost to Toucan Rescue Ranch. This means that 100% of ticket sales go directly back to saving wildlife.
Whether you’re savoring a handcrafted brew, enjoying live performances, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, Riverside Marketplace is a place where great food, great music, and great causes come together.
Silent Auction Fun
Throughout the evening, don’t forget to check out our silent auction table! From unique experiences to incredible items, all proceeds go towards supporting the upkeep of our rescue center and sanctuary. Your bids directly help cover medical expenses, special diets, enclosure maintenance, and rehabilitation efforts for animals in need.
A silent auction is a type of auction where items or experiences are displayed for attendees to view, and bidders write down their bids on a sheet of paper or on a digital device instead of bidding aloud as in a traditional auction. The auction typically runs for a set period of time, during which participants can place bids on the items they are interested in.
Here’s how it works:

Items or Experiences Displayed: The items up for auction are displayed with a description of each item, including details about its value, usage, or any relevant information.
Bidding Process: Instead of calling out bids, participants write down the amount they are willing to pay for the item on a bid sheet (or in some cases, a mobile or online platform). The bids are confidential, and each person can choose to place a higher bid than the previous one.
Winning Bid: At the end of the auction, the person with the highest bid for each item wins the item and is asked to pay for it. The winning bids are typically announced or the winners are contacted after the auction ends.

Why Tunes for Toucans Matters
Tunes for Toucans is more than just a concert – it’s a celebration of wildlife conservation! This benefit concert and silent auction help raise essential funds for Toucan Rescue Ranch. The money raised will cover the day-to-day expenses necessary for the rehabilitation and care of our animals, as well as support our release candidates on their journey back to the wild.
By attending, you’re not only enjoying great music, but also contributing to the health and well-being of the animals in our care. Your support helps us provide specialized diets, medical care, and enrichment, ensuring our residents thrive in our sanctuary while we prepare them for a future in the wild.
Ticket Information
Admission: $25 or ₡12,000Your ticket includes:

One appetizer
One drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Access to the silent auction
Live music
The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in Costa Rican wildlife conservation!

Marfil is Headlining!
Marfil was founded as “Bocaracá” in 1969 in the Atlantic port town of Limón on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Limón (and other Central American countries with Caribbean coast) is known for its Jamaican, Bahamian & Lesser Antillean heritage and reggae rhythms which had a direct influence on the sound of the band. Their sound blends reggae, soca, soul, and jazz.
So, are you ready to have a great night at Riverside Marketplace?
Purchase your tickets today and join us for an evening of good vibes, good food, and good music—all while supporting wildlife conservation. We can’t wait to see you there!
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World Wildlife Day
2025-03-03 | Nosotros Tequila, CA, United States
Celebrate World Wildlife Day 2025 with Toucan Rescue Ranch and Nosotros Tequila
This World Wildlife Day, we’re celebrating four incredible years of partnership and commitment to wildlife conservation with Nosotros Tequila & Mezcal!
In 2022, Nosotros Tequila, led by Costa Rica native and CEO Carlos Soto, launched a meaningful initiative to support Toucan Rescue Ranch. Fueled by Carlos’s passion for sustainability and Costa Rica’s vibrant wildlife, Nosotros pledged to donate 100% of their online sales from March 3–6 to our efforts. This groundbreaking collaboration has since grown into a lasting partnership, helping rescue, rehabilitate, and release wildlife, including the toucan—a shared symbol of Costa Rican pride for both Toucan Rescue Ranch and Nosotros.
Carlos Soto shared, “While I’m Los Angeles-based now, Costa Rica will always be home. That upbringing helps you value nature and wildlife so much, and at the core, it’s something we’ve embraced as part of the Nosotros story. We believe wholeheartedly in the work that the Toucan Rescue Ranch is doing, and hope that this is just the beginning of our relationship.”
How You Can Get Involved
This year, we’re celebrating Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet by continuing our impactful work alongside partners like Nosotros. Here’s how you can join the celebration:

Shop Nosotros Tequila: Celebrate with a bottle of award-winning tequila that gives back. Every purchase supports sustainable practices and conservation efforts.
Donate to TRR: Help us provide care for Costa Rica’s wildlife and protect their habitats. Your support directly fuels our mission.

Why This Alliance Matters
Nosotros’s commitment to sustainability mirrors Toucan Rescue Ranch’s mission to create lasting change for wildlife. Together, we’ve raised awareness and critical funds for wildlife care, inspired by the toucan—a symbol of our shared roots and dedication to storytelling that drives change.
Make a Difference
Let’s honor four years of partnership and keep the momentum going. Whether you shop, donate, or sponsor, your contributions will help us continue to protect Costa Rica’s extraordinary wildlife.
SHOP NOSOTROS

Make an Animal Your Valentine!
2025-02-14
Make an Animal Your Valentine in 2025! 💖
This Valentine’s Day, share the love with a wildlife sweetheart by symbolically adopting an animal at Toucan Rescue Ranch! Whether it’s a sloth, toucan, or otter that’s captured your heart, your adoption will help provide food, care, and lots of TLC for your chosen species or character.
🌟 Adopt Your Favorite Species$100 Classic Adoption:

Show your love by supporting the ongoing care of your chosen species for approximately 3 months.
Receive a personalized Adoption Certificate and a heartfelt thank-you email with your tax-deductible information.
Choose from an array of species we care for at TRR, and learn all about your adopted animal friends!

💖 Adopt Your Favorite Character
$500 Celebrity Adoption:

Sponsor a fan-favorite TRR resident like Emma the otter or Noelia the spider monkey for a whole year!
Receive a personalized Adoption Certificate, a thank-you letter, and periodic updates about your adopted animal’s adventures.
Get direct access to a TRR contact to ask all your burning questions about your special Valentine!

💕 Spread the Love
Your adoption makes a real difference, helping us continue our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and caring for Costa Rica’s incredible wildlife. This Valentine’s Day, make your heart—and theirs—full.
Visit our SHOP page to learn more about the species and characters available for adoption. Let’s make 2025 a year full of love for wildlife! 🌿
