Proyecto Asis Volunteer Wildlife Centre

Proyecto Asis is a Wildlife Sanctuary dedicated to supporting environmental, social, and conservation initiatives in the Arenal Volcano region. The sanctuary provides care for wild animals that have been injured, abandoned, or rescued from the black market by local forest rangers. Animals that cannot be reintroduced into the wild become part of their educational programs, helping raise awareness about conservation. To sustain their work, Proyecto Asis offers guided tours and volunteer opportunities.

Our guide introduced us to each animal and shared their often heartbreaking stories, emphasizing the critical role of conservation. As volunteers, we had the chance to prepare breakfast for the monkeys, creatively inserting the food into enrichment toys to engage them in varied daily routines. The guide placed the food in their enclosure, ensuring the troop leader was fed first.

In the afternoon, we looked forward to the sloth tour, where we were to learn about the vital role sloths play in maintaining biodiversity. Sadly, although we had just encountered a sloth at the start of the tour, a major thunderstorm struck within ten minutes, forcing the cancellation of the experience.

Our photos are a mix of animals currently in rehabilitation and others that have found a permanent home at the sanctuary.Read more