World turtle day

World turtle day

World turtle day celebrates one of the oldest organisms on the planet, which can be found on land and in water. Among them, as the turtle drinks from the cover of this article, it is a land turtle that we can find in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, in addition to other localities throughout the country. These animals and due to the ecological restoration carried out by the Sanctuary enjoy an ideal environment for turtles, with vegetation, bodies of water, and the necessary food. These beautiful turtles live wild, while we also provide shelter for exotic turtles.

How many years can a turtle live?

Who worries about turtles?

Where are the most turtles in the world?

Why these topics?

Why are turtles in danger of extinction?

This last week has been celebrated the World Turtle Day

On May 23, the International Turtle Day was celebrated. This day was chosen to increase respect and provide more knowledge to humanity about the oldest creatures in the world, present on land and at sea. After staying on the planet for millions of years, they are disappearing too easily due to numerous reasons.

 

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Corporate Volunteering with wild animals

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Many companies involved in the restoration of nature come to NATUWA to plant trees and work with animals.

Corporate volunteering with wildlife occurs in the companies most committed to the environment and the restoration of nature.

Costa Rica preserves a great diversity in both plants and animals. Natural resources are constantly threatened by urban planning, hunting, agriculture, and many more human-related factors (anthropogenic factors). For this reason, many companies are committed to the care of the environment by carrying out ecological practices within their facilities.
In order to preserve the Natural Capital of Costa Rica, many companies carry out activities that foster a green culture among their employees. In addition, recycling, proper management of wastewater, use of biodegradable products, among others are environmentally friendly initiatives that they carry out. Also, through corporate volunteering with wild animals.

Opportunities for business volunteers

Corporate volunteering with wildlife

NATUWA Wildlife Sanctuary is a leading voice for wildlife and nature. This is how, for more than 24 years, we have worked to protect, preserve and restore some of Costa Rica’s most emblematic habitats and species. With the desire to preserve the Natural Capital for future Costa Rican generations.

The actions of corporate volunteering with wild animals play an important role in our ecological restoration work. Every year, dozens of volunteers from companies around the country help wildlife and ecological restoration. They carry out activities in NATUWA by planting trees, rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing those animals that have the possibility of returning to their natural environments. And to those who do not, providing all the necessary attention so that they live with dignity in the sanctuary.

In addition, these companies committed to nature and their teams of Corporate Volunteers will partner with our staff and International Volunteers to carry out environmental enrichment activities with jaguars, tapirs, sloths, macaws, monkeys, and other animals species.

Corporate volunteering with wildlife

Corporate Volunteering with wildlife

Enriching human perception about nature by reconnecting today’s people outdoors, on the paths of the Sanctuary is where educators and students learn how to support local wildlife. The NATUWA trails are true wildlife habitats turned into outdoor classrooms where volunteers learn about species and ecosystems of Costa Rica, improve their academic skills, and nurture their innate curiosity and creativity.

For more information about our Volunteer Program please follow this link (here!)

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Racoon ( Procyon Procyon )

A Raccoon was brought to the Macaw Sanctuary NATUWA by the Puntarenas security forces.

The animal was tied with a leash around its neck. Its captors did not perceive that the leash was causing harm, when in fact it produced very deep wounds.

The raccoon will be released as soon as its wounds heal. A raccoon can present very aggressive behavior toward humans, for obvious reasons.

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