Costa Rica is world-renowned for its commitment to preserving biodiversity and wildlife. The country’s fervor to protect its ...

With beaches, forests, and mountains Costa Rica is the most biodiverse place on earth -- making this popular destination a ...

Sandwiched between two continents and two seas, Costa Rica is a biogeographical bridge bursting with life and natural wonders. For such a small country, it offers some of the finest and most varied ...

A wildlife center in Costa Rica announced it is holding a contest allowing members of the public to name its four ...

Officials in Costa Rica have plans to close both of the country's public zoos next year so that animals can be freed from their cages. But the foundation that runs the animal parks said Saturday it is ...

Costa Rica is known for being home to some of the world’s cutest animals, such as sloths and ocelots. But the country’s national tourism body wants visitors to come to their country to look at animals ...

Here's a bit of news that has been making the rounds in Costa Rica for more than a week but is just now picking up steam stateside: Saying it's time for a more natural experience, Costa Rica's ...

Selfie-ish tourists, please behave. The Costa Rican government has launched a campaign urging anyone visiting the country to avoid taking pictures with wild animals, an increasingly common practice ...

You may want to think twice before taking a selfie with a wild animal on vacation. At least, that's what the Costa Rican government, civil society organizations and tourism companies want. The new ...