Alajuela Surroundings - Zoo-Ave

Several tropical bird species, including over 60 species native to Costa Rica, are displayed in the park-like setting of Zoo-Ave. All four species of Costa Rican monkeys, iguanas and a few other mammals can also be seen.

However, the brightly-colored birds are the main attraction with some of the featured species being scarlet macaws, owls, raptors and various toucans. Zoo-Ave is known for housing injured, donated and confiscated animals and there is a program to breed endangered species and reintroduce them into the wild.