• National Wildlife Day: Protecting the beauty that surrounds us

    Our need to preserve wildlife and its ecosystems has always been pressing, and since 2020, this has never been more true. Across the globe, in different ways…


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  • A Unique Type of Muffin for International Muffin Day!

    The beloved muffin deserves a day of its own, and for that, we have February 20. It’s National Muffin Day! Meet Toucan Rescue Ranch’s version of…


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  • Millie the Sloth’s Fundraiser

    She arrived at Toucan Rescue Ranch late one afternoon in 2007, as a very sick, very tiny orphaned baby – just 1 week old.


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  • Spud & Tater, two orphaned porcupines

    Since arriving at Toucan Rescue Ranch, these lil’ baby Hairy Mexican Porcupines have become the best of friends. But they haven’t always had each other. Both babies…


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  • “PAPAYA IS LIFE”

    This has become a famous saying here at the ranch. Hearing this phrase – hearing these three little words – is music to our ears.


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  • Baby Kisses: Brutally Mauled By Dog

    Kisses is a small baby Tayra (part of the weasel family), who arrived at the Ranch scared, hurting, and stressed, after being attacked by a dog. Luckily,…


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  • Innocent Raccoon Suffers Inhumane “Pest Control”

    Meet Juana (or Mrs. Juana, we should say). – She is is the FIRST rescue to be welcomed into the Ranch, and we’re happy to say:…


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  • A Letter to our Supporters

    By our Executive Director and Founder, Leslie Howle Hi Toucan Rescue Ranch family,I would like to thank everyone who has continued to support…


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  • TRR Inspired Me to Become a Vet Tech

    Before coming to Costa Rica I was working a full-time desk job and working towards a psychology degree. I had considered changing my degree to something geared toward wildlife rehabilitation but I didn't want to make such a drastic decision without first dipping my toes in the water.  I came to the Toucan Rescue Ranch (TRR) in July, 2016, with a plane ticket to go home exactly 30 days later. That changed about a week into my visit. I immediately fell in love with the ranch and knew that I wanted to stay and contribute here for as long as possible. Spending everyday with these animals gave me something that I had never felt before.  After speaking with some of the veterinarian volunteers, I decided it was time for me to make the change and work towards a degree focused on saving animal lives. TRR has completely inspired and motivated me. The best part about it all is that I get to continue working for the ranch while going to school. The experiences and practice that I see daily at TRR have helped me tremendously in my studies. By intern Mackenzie King | Read these types of articles first on our newsletter! Subscribe today! 


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