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Proyecto Asis

500 meters West | of Javillos crossroads, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 4400, Costa Rica
(506) 2475 9121
5.0 of 5 stars 92 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Asis Project is a center for environmental education and nature conservation. Wild animals which have been found wounded or have been rescued from the...... more » Owner description: Asis Project is a center for environmental education and nature conservation. Wild animals which have been found wounded or have been rescued from the black market by the local forest guards are brought here.Those animals that cannot be freed are used within the educational programs that Asis Project runs.In order to finance the education and conservation programs, we offer volunteer programs and Spanish classes, and receive visitors daily. « less
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New Port Richey, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012 NEW

This wild animal rescue center is actually on of the only ones in the area! They really focus on the well being of the animal rather than just making money. Adriana was extremely helpful and knowledgeable as she told the story of each animal at the center. She was so patient and and very intelligent. The best part is that... More

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Hopatcong, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012 NEW

Great excursion. The animals are so cool! Kids would love this :) More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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A great place doing great work. The chance to "volunteer" made it even better. I put "volunteer" in quotations because it doesn't feel like work when you have animals keeping you company. The interaction and proximity to the animals was wonderful! The staff was SO wonderful. One of the staff members even ran back and grabbed my umbrella wen it... More

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Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

I brought 8 high school students and 5 adults to Proyecto Asís in April. Adriana and Alvaro were fantastic to work with and really made our experience great. We toured the project, did some volunteer work, and then participated in the homestay option. This was probably the most memorable part of the trip for the students and adults as well.... More

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helena, mt
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

rehabilitating rescued animals and birds..My sister and i are both animal lovers so this touched our hearts. what a wonderful job they are doing. More

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New Forest ,UK
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

We had a great morning 'volunteering at Proyecto Asis. The kids thoroughly enjoyed being animal care staff and even my not very keen husband came out having fed baby parrots and delighted to have joined us. I was a bit concerned by the level of human contact that animals that may get returned to the wild were getting but I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

An educational and fun experience that will leave you thinking as you pass through the gate and head home. The animals are wonderful and the Ticos who work there compassionate and caring individuals. Well worth the extra money to do the 3 & 1/2 hour tour. More

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Seminole, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We visited this special place and just loved it. We were so happy to be able to give a helping hand and really enjoyed it here. We first had a tour of the area, and could see how well they care for the animals . The staff is very knowledgable and friendly, and very willing to give you a pair... More

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Gainesville, Florida
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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My daughter and I recently completed a one week home stay. Rosie and Fabio were just wonderful, and Rosie's cooking is to die for. Her three children are just delightful. My daughter and I were extremely impressed with Projecto Asis. Alvaro educated us on the appalling black market of animals. His goal is to rehabilitate and release all of the... More

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Princeton, NJ
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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We took our boys (ages 10 and 15) for the tour and half day volunteering. The tour was very informative and fun, but the real joy was volunteering. My wife and I basically took photos but the boys prepared meals for the animals and then got to feed them after cleaning out cages (mostly with a hase and broom). Hysterical... More

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