rehab and release program

Update on Antony the Tamandua

January 14, 2025

The last time we checked on Antony the tamandua, we were preparing him for “soft release.” We built a corridor that connected his enclosure to a much larger space. The larger section is fenced, but because of his size and capabilities, he is able to climb over and leave if…...

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Mom, Aninha, and Antony: An Tamandua Update

December 18, 2024

We’ve been working on some exciting things in the wildlife rehabilitation program, including a slow introduction of two tamandua bandeiras, Mom and Aninha, and the release of Antony, the juvenile male who has been in rehab for quite some time. ...

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Junior the Giant Anteater

October 5, 2024

We recently shared news about Sassy, one of our former rehabilitation and release tapirs. As part of this program, we also have some tamandua bandeira (aka giant anteaters), including one youngster we call Junior. Junior came to sanctuary still riding on his mother’s back. Over time, with access to healthy…...

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Rehabilitating Fledgling Owls

September 4, 2024

We are currently rehabilitating seven fledgling owls, in different stages of growth, who were brought to us by local authorities. They were not in great shape when they arrived because of poor diet and lack of calcium that owls require to build up their bones. This calcium shortage is likely…...

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Sassy the tapir

Sassy the Tapir Makes an Appearance

March 23, 2024

While doing evening medications with Bodhi, one of the sanctuary cats, Kat came upon Sassy, a tapir that was part of our wildlife rehabilitation program. When we release a rehabilitated animal back into the wild, we don’t know if we’ll ever see them again (which can be a good thing).…...

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Releasing More Rehabilitated Animals

October 22, 2023

We’ve been working with the local authorities to rehabilitate and release several different species, among them a long-eared owl and a tatu (or armadillo). For this week’s Sunday Smile, we wanted to share information about their progress and how they were released. ...

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