Back in 2002, Costa Rica, which is also one of the few countries in the world without a military, banned circuses that used animals. Costa Rica's La Nacion spoke to Castro over the weekend.

Costa Rica plans to close two public zoos next year . The new policy is "no cages," the country's environment minister says . Zoo officials say they help animals and are challenging the move in court ...

Costa Rica's animal-rescue facilities are facing a crunch as much of the country's captive wildlife will soon be out of a home. Two-toed sloth juveniles munch on leaves at a sanctuary in Costa Rica.

Some of the animals will stay in sanctuaries, while others may be released into the wild. By Jesus Jiménez Costa Rica announced last week that it would close its two remaining state zoos, more ...

The government of Costa Rica announced this Thursday that it will close the country’s two state zoos, following 11 years of litigation over a law that in 2013 prohibited keeping wild animals caged in ...

Costa Rica is a paradise for nature lovers, with its stunning landscapes and vibrant wildlife. While the country’s rich biodiversity is one of its biggest attractions, it’s important to be ...

A female crocodile at a Costa Rica zoo (not the one pictured) made herself pregnant, a study shows. Others may have the same ability, scientists say. David Clode via UnSplash A female crocodile at ...

Captivity is only justified when animals cannot return to the forest for either physical or behavioral pr. ... Costa Rica Has No More Public Zoos. Date. 5/16/2024 2:17:20 PM. Share on Facebook; ...

A female crocodile at a Costa Rica zoo (not the one pictured) made herself pregnant, a study shows. Others may have the same ability, scientists say. David Clode via UnSplash A female crocodile at ...