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Buttercup Tour: 1 hour

  • Meet our sloth ambassadors in their protective enclosures
  • Total tour time: 1 hour

Note: No touching the sloths! Wildlife conservation regulations limit touching, holding and handling of sloths to trained Sanctuary staff only. For the safety of the animals in our care, we cannot make exceptions.

US $30   Adult/Teen  age 13+
US $15   Child  age 5–12
n/c  Young child  up to age 4. Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by adult.

Weather permitting, our Canoe excursions can be added to your tour for $5.00 per participant

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Group sizes are limited.

Tours begin on the hour: 8 AM / 9 AM / 10 AM / 11 AM / 12 PM / 1 PM / 2 PM / 3PM

Sundays, last tour is 2 PM

Payment: Cash or credit card when you arrive, US$ or CR colones.

For groups of 20+, please call to arrange advance payment.
US $25 for each adult in your group
US $22 for each student in your group holding valid school/university ID

PARKING: Remove all valuables and lock your vehicle.

NO PETSDogs/pets strictly prohibited on site, in your car and outside the gate.
Service animals excepted, but email us to learn the regulations.

Insider’s Tour: 2 hours

  • Morning Tour // 8:45AM  arrival & registration / Tour begins at 9 AM
  • Afternoon Tour // 12:45PM  arrival & registration / Tour begins at 1 PM

The Buttercup Tour, plus go “behind the scenes” to the NICU/Nursery. You will hear their special rescue stories and learn why Costa Rica wildlife rescue centers are so very important.

Note: No touching the sloths! Wildlife conservation regulations limit touching, holding and handling of sloths to trained Sanctuary staff only. For the safety of the animals in our care, we cannot make exceptions.

US $150  Adult  age 19–64
US $75    Youth  age 6–18
US $85    Senior  age 65 and up
n/c  Child  through age 5. Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by adult.

For reservations with a Costa Rican cedula, please text us via WhatsApp (app available here) at 6450-0312 (Tuesday–Sunday, 8AM–3PM). Buttercup Tours for TICOS, $20 Adult $10 Children 5 – 12

Book your tour

  • Use form below. We confirm availability and send your invoice by email. Using PayPal, pay the invoice using a credit card (no account required). Your tour is booked when we receive your payment!
  • Please bring a printout of invoice to your tour. Please read the cancellation/rescheduling information detailed on your invoice.

    INSIDER'S TOUR BOOKING REQUEST

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    Preferred tour date (Tuesday through Sunday only; closed Mondays):

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    How many guests, please?:
    $150 Adult 19–64
    $75 Youth 6–18
    $85 Senior 65+
    n/c Child 5 and younger

    If you would also like to book a room at our Buttercup Inn, please complete the form on the Buttercup Inn page.

    When we receive your request, we will promptly check availability then respond by email. If your requested date is available, we will email you a PayPal invoice to be paid via a credit card. When you pay the invoice, your booking is confirmed!

    Details about your visit?

    Press SEND below. If you cannot send the form, email details to ContactUs@SlothSanctuary.com. Thank you for supporting the sloths with your tour.


    NO PETS | NO MASCOTAS
    Please do not bring your dog. Do not leave pets in car or tie up outside.
    Service animals welcome, kindly contact us in advance so we can explain regulations.