3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Sloth Sanctuary, Butterfly Garden and Reptile exhibition.

Butterfly Garden

Monteverde's stunning butterfly garden is one of the largest on the continent. At 300ft long and 90ft wide, with a huge 50ft dome ceiling, the giant garden is host to 50 species of butterflies. Accurate and sensitive temperature control enables the survival of species from a range of altitudes and climate conditions throughout Costa Rica. Take a guided tour through this fascinating live exhibit and learn about the life cycle, special behaviors, and evolution of these unique creatures.

Sloth Sanctuary

The sanctuary was born through the cooperation with the Caribbean Sloth Sanctuary, a foundation that shares the vision of conservation, and has worked in the rescue, conservation, reintroduction, and monitoring of sloths in their natural habitat for over 20 years.

At the Sloth Sanctuary, we want you to have a close experience with some 20 sloth specimens. We’ve designed a natural exhibit where sloths can travel freely between paths specially created so that they can roam among the trees and foliage of the exhibition. This provides a safe distance that allows observation while preventing as much stress on the animals as possible. These beautiful mammals have arrived at this sanctuary as refugees from the effects of poaching, habitat destruction, orphanage, illness, and accidents among other reasons that prevent them from being reintroduced to their natural habitat.

Reptile and Amphibian Exhibit

This reptile and amphibian exhibition include over 30 species of frogs, toads, lizards, geckos, and snakes, all of which are native to Costa Rica.

The live specimens are housed in an array of terrariums, each adorned with vegetation and natural lighting and humidity levels to simulate natural habitats. Everything is monitored by a permanent, on-site biologist.

This is a unique exhibit, it provides a 360 ° view of each terrarium and offers a more natural viewing experience. Get to know the herpetology of Costa Rica while being accompanied by a specialized guide during your visit to these beautiful facilities.

What's included: 

• Entrance fee
• Guides
• Roundtrip transportation
  

What to bring:

• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Closed toed shoes
• Comfortable clothing
• Insect repellent
• Long pants
• Raincoat