Centro de Rescate Las Pumas
| Centro de Rescate Las Pumas | |
|---|---|
| Las Pumas Cat zoo | |
|
Keel-billed toucan in display at the Cat zoo | |
| Type | Urban park, zoo. |
| Location | Alajuela Province, Costa Rica |
| Coordinates | 10°18′58″N 84°49′22″W / 10.3160737°N 84.8226575°WCoordinates: 10°18′58″N 84°49′22″W / 10.3160737°N 84.8226575°W |
| Created | 1960s |
| Operated by | Fundación Hagnauer |
| Status | Open all year |
Centro de Rescate Las Pumas (Las Pumas Cat zoo) is an urban park of approximately 14 hectares (34 acres), located in southern Cañas, in the Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.[1]
The Pumas Cat zoo is located in an old farm land called Hacienda La Pacifica, in the heart of Area de Conservación Guanacaste World Heritage Site. Most animals are brought to the Cat Center by government officials, rescued from human interaction. After rehab, many species are reintroduced to the wild with approval of veterinary care.
See also
References
- ↑ Baker, Christopher P. National Geographic Traveler: Costa Rica, 4th Edition. National Geographic. p. 106. ISBN 1426211635.
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