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Osa Wildlife Sanctuary
The Osa Wildlife Sanctuary ( es, Fundación Santuario Silvestre de Osa) or Caña Blanca Wildlife Sanctuary, is an animal rescue center located inOsa Peninsula
The Osa Peninsula ( es, Península de Osa) is a peninsula located in southwestern Costa Rica, in the Puntarenas Province, with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Golfo Dulce to the east. The peninsula was formed geologically by a faulting sy ...
in southwestern Costa Rica
Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no ...
. The Sanctuary is accessible only by boat and is completely surrounded by Piedras Blancas National Park
Piedras Blancas National Park is a national park part of the Osa Conservation Area. It is found in the Puntarenas Province of southern Costa Rica near the town of La Gamba. It protects rainforests and beaches near the Golfo Dulce on the Pacific C ...
. The center is dedicated to the rehabilitation of mistreated, injured, orphaned, and/or confiscated animals. The animals that are received by the sanctuary include a variety of monkeys, anteaters, exotic birds, sloths, and wildcats. Once the animals are fully rehabilitated, they are reintroduced into their natural habitats in protected areas within Costa Rica, including the Corcovado National Park
Corcovado National Park ( es, Parque Nacional Corcovado) is a National Park on the Osa Peninsula, in Osa Canton, southwestern Costa Rica (9° North, 83° West), which is part of the Osa Conservation Area. It was established on 24 October 1975 ...
. The Osa Wildlife Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization that receives funds from volunteers, donations, and tours.
History
The Osa Wildlife Sanctuary was originally a eco-lodge owned by a woman named Carol Patrick, its purpose being to house guests. While Carol was running the eco-lodge she was asked by locals to take care of injured and abandoned animals. After accepting a few at first, the animals under her care continued to grow, until in 2003 she opened up the wildlife sanctuary. The property has continued to develop towards animal care and release since then, the once eco-lodge has now been developed to include animal enclosures and housing and dining for the staff.See also
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