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The Best Things to do When Visiting Costa Rica from a Costa Rican herself!
As a native Costa Rican, I can tell you my home country offers natural beauty beyond comparison – and outside activities are the #1 reason…
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Happy World Habitat Day!
This very important holiday was established as an international day by… This very important holiday was established as an international day by…
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Happy World Animal Day
Happy World Animal Day! There is no question that animals have always had a great impact on the lives of humans. History is proof of this: the…
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Monsters, Inc., Mike & Boo
Two Mexican Hairy Porcupines #backinthetrees First of all, I’ll answer the question that you’re all thinking. Yes, Mike and Boo were named after the…
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Sarapiquí es Naturaleza
Naturaleza viva. En su forma más pura. Es Pura Vida. Es Costa Rica. Es estar en conexión plena con el ambiente. El ambiente entero. Es recibir estímulos. Por todos…
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From Across the Pond & Into the Jungle
So, my name is Alice, I’m your average 26-year-old British girl. I’ve been working with animals for half a decade as a zoo presenter, zookeeper, and more recently (for…
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The Sloth Journals
Age: ~ One year and nine monthsPlace of Origin: GuapilesCurrent Weight: 2.5 kgNicknames: Chai Picante, NosferatuSpecial Talents: Adventuring, sleeping like a vampire Chai is the eldest of the high school kids (perhaps his size alone being the giveaway). The black coloration of his limbs and body and his habit of sleeping like a vampire give him a gothic theme. While Chai is yet to transform into a bat and fly off into the night, he has an adventurous spirit and will boldly venture off the comfort of the rocking chairs. Chai will descend to the floor, pick a direction and go, even if it’s straight into a wall. As Chai nears maturity, he begins to display adult sloth behavior like hanging on the climbing frame by himself to sleep. In the not-too-distant future, Chai will be heading out to the ranch’s release site to pursue a degree in wilderness studies, and eventually, join his wild companions in the jungle. Meanwhile, his caretakers will be sobbing uncontrollably as they watch their oldest son begin the next chapter of his life. They grow up so fast. *Sniff* You can symbolically adopt a sloth by visiting our Adoption Program! By intern Mitch Deskovick
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