Zoológico y Centro de Rescate La Marina
Parks & Wildlife · Arenal & La Fortuna · Nature tours
Family-run, non-profit rescue center on a cattle ranch on Route 140, caring for around 80 native species — many confiscated pets — and known for breeding tapirs.
- Hours
- 8:00–16:00 (Wikivoyage)
Prices (as published)
| Entry | ₡2,500 (Wikivoyage, date not stated) |
Before you go
- Entry
- ₡2,500 for residents
- Tickets
- Pay at the entrance
- Checked
- 2026-10
Contact & directions
- Phone: +506 2474 2202
- Location: 10.377669, -84.377764 — Google Maps · Waze
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