Run by Earl and Carol Crews, who began with a lodge that became a bird santuary, which then turned into a sanctuary for injured and orphaned animals of all kinds, this nonprofit reserve now rehabilitates and releases all manner of local wildlife. Those that can't be reintroduced into the wild – like the resident spider and howler monkeys – remain at the sanctuary, where visitors can meet them up close and personal.
In a remote spot about 25km from Golfito, the sanctuary can arrange boat transport for up to six visitors. Lodges in both Golfito and Puerto Jiménez can also arrange tours.
