PRIVATE WILDLIFE REFUGE

Fincas Naturales Wildlife Refuge is a 30 acre private refuge and nature exhibits with 1500 meters ( 4500 feet ) of trails, designed for all ages, conveniently located between Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Fincas Naturales is currently researching and developing nature exhibits to help reproduce local species in danger of extinction, including orchids, bromeliads, reptiles (including caimans and crocodiles), and various butterfly species, including their hostplants which are being planted in the Refuge properties.

The refuge has developed three Butterfly Botanical Gardens, an impressive Aquatic Garden, and the new reptile exhibits. Fincas Naturales is living laboratory of nature conservancy, is example of sustainable development, where you will see a variety of Flora and Fauna, including monkeys, agoutis, and precious tropical hardwood trees. One of the most unique animals to observe here, is the titi or squirrel monkey (Siamiri oerstedii), which lives in a limited area in this region and is consider in danger of extinction. As a conservation project, the mission is the protection of the wildlife and the education of the public to better appreciate these natural resources we depend upon for our survival. The guided tours are in English or Spanish.

THE BUTTERFLY BOTANICAL GARDEN (map)
The Nature Farm Private Wildlife Refuge hosts the most uniquely designed Butterfly Botanical Gardens in Costa Rica, its multi-level walk-ways enable the observer to view a variety of local butterfly species and their hostplants located along the perimeter of the atrium garden. Your guide will show you the host plants and you'll be able to observe four stages of metamorphosis (egg, larvae, chrysalis and adult butterfly) and perhaps witness the magical moment when a butterfly opens its wings and takes flight for first time!
AMPHIBIAN AQUATIC GARDEN (map)
The Amphibian Aquatic Garden is a series of waterways and pools ecologically design to provide the different frog species with a place where to reproduce. Here you will see and learn about up to 15 different species of frogs in their 3 stages of metamorphosis. At night their call provides you with a 5 stars live concern that deserves to be listen.
REPTILE EXHIBIT (map)
This new exhibit is a "zoological" refuge which will host at least 20 species of reptiles in a permanent exhibition that will be open to the public for the purpose of sharing the great diversity and importance of specific fauna to Costa Rica. The exhibition is designed with lagoons appropriate for Turtles, Crocodiles, Cayman and various serpents, including Boa Constrictors. The Reptile Exhibit also has a suspended walkway that overlooks the various exhibit attractions for an ideal bird's eye view of the reptile enclosures with the Reptile Exhibit Tours; visitors will have a qualified Nature Guides who provide information about the various biological aspects, including their ecology and conservation values. This unique aerial observation exhibit of reptiles is the first of its kind in Costa Rica!