Sol Sanctuary

Sol Sanctuary Wildlife Rescue Center in Playa Grande Costa Rica

11/07/2026

Joey's story🐒❤️‍🩹: Joey
is an orphan howler monkey who arrived to rescued from Diría National Park. The circumstances surrounding his rescue gave no indication of what happened to his mother or his troop but Joey was in critical condition with a severe respiratory infection and pneumonia. Joeys initial prognosis was extremely reserved- the veterinary team at Sol wasn't sure he would survive the night. But Joey was a fighter and with intensive round the clock medical intervention- he made an astounding recovery over the course of rehabilitation. Joey is now at
for the second part of his recovery journey where he will be rehabilitated in a nursery with other similarly aged howler monkey orphans.
This process will take years but Joey will eventually get a second chance at life in the wild thanks to all members of the teams involved in his care.

La historia de Joey
Joey es un mono congo huérfano que llegó a tras ser rescatado en el Parque Nacional Diriá.
Las circunstancias de su rescate no dieron pistas sobre lo que le ocurrió a su mamá, pero Joey estaba en estado crítico debido a una grave infección respiratoria.
Su pronóstico inicial era muy reservado; el equipo veterinario de Sol no estaba seguro de que lograra sobrevivir la noche. Pero Joey demostró ser un verdadero luchador y, gracias a cuidados intensivos las 24 horas у atención médica especializada, logró una recuperación extraordinaria.
Ahora Joey se encuentra en , donde continuará la segunda etapa de su proceso de recuperación. Allí será rehabilitado en una guardería junto a otros bebés monos congo huérfanos de su misma edad. Ahora Joey se encuentra en , donde continuará la segunda etapa de su proceso de recuperación. Allí será rehabilitado en una guardería junto a otros bebés monos congo huérfanos de su misma edad.
Este proceso tomará varios años, pero gracias al trabajo y la dedicación de todos los equipos involucrados en su cuidado, Joey tendrá una segunda oportunidad para regresar a la vida silvestre.


04/07/2026

**💓 Lulu gets her happy ending!**

Remember Lulu, the howler monkey who was electrocuted? She was so distressed being in a kennel that she didn't even want to eat after we moved her to an outdoor enclosure.

Well, we have wonderful news! ✨ Lulu responded beautifully to treatment and was successfully released into a beautiful mango tree right beside her troop. 🌿🐒

Thank you, Lulu, for reminding us that wild animals belong in the wild whenever possible. And thank you for trusting us, even when we know that trust was incredibly hard to give. Because, honestly, humans don't always deserve it—and you deserved so much better than this.

In the name of love, we worked tirelessly to give you a second chance. And in the name of love, we will continue fighting to protect your habitat, insulate dangerous electrical lines, and create a safer future for howler monkeys.

We do this in honor of all your brothers and sisters who were not as fortunate and lost their lives to the tragedy of electrocution. 💔

Run free, Lulu. Your home has always been the forest. 🤍🌳

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**💓 ¡Lulu tiene su final feliz!**

¿Se acuerdan de Lulu, la **mono congo** que sufrió una electrocución? Estaba tan estresada de estar en una jaula que ni siquiera quería comer cuando la trasladamos a un recinto exterior.

¡Pues tenemos una noticia maravillosa! ✨ Lulu respondió muy bien al tratamiento y fue liberada con éxito en un hermoso árbol de mango, justo al lado de su tropa. 🌿🐒

Gracias, Lulu, por recordarnos que los animales silvestres pertenecen a la naturaleza siempre que sea posible. Y gracias por confiar en nosotros, aun cuando sabemos que no fue fácil hacerlo. Porque, siendo sinceros, los seres humanos no siempre merecemos esa confianza… y tú merecías algo mucho mejor que sufrir una descarga eléctrica.

En nombre del amor trabajamos para darte una segunda oportunidad. Y en nombre del amor seguiremos luchando por proteger tu hábitat, aislar las líneas eléctricas peligrosas y construir un futuro más seguro para los monos congo.

Lo hacemos en honor a todos tus hermanos y hermanas que no tuvieron la misma suerte y perdieron la vida de forma cruel a causa de las electrocuciones. 💔

¡Corre libre, Lulu! Tu lugar siempre fue el bosque. 🤍🌳

24/06/2026

Watching Lulu's response to being in a recovery enclosure reminded us why wild animals belong in the wild. They are not pets, and they don't thrive in cages or small enclosures—even when those spaces are meant to help them heal.

Wild animals can become stressed, depressed, and stop eating or drinking when they're removed from their natural environment.

That's why our mission has always been simple: **Rescue. Rehabilitate. Release.**

Lulu reminded us just how sensitive wildlife truly is. Once she recovered from the initial shock and trauma of her electrocution, she was medically stable—but she still refused to eat or drink. She was frightened, confused, and simply didn't understand why she was with us.

After 48 hours of patience, quiet care, and earning her trust, Lulu finally accepted a few bites of mango. 🥭

This video captures that beautiful moment when she realized we were there to help, not to hurt her.

For us, it wasn't just a piece of fruit—it was a sign of hope, trust, and the first step toward returning her to the place where she truly belongs: the wild. 🤍🌿

15/06/2026

✨ Every so often, wildlife rehabilitation gives us a miracle.
This is ours.
When this young mona congo arrived at our rescue center after suffering a severe electrocution, we feared the worst. We have seen far too many animals injured by power lines, and sadly, many never get the second chance they deserve.
But she had other plans.
Through intensive medical care, rehabilitation, and a lot of determination, she slowly regained her strength. Day by day, she reminded us why we never give up.
We named her Milagro which is Miracle in Spanish.
Today, we are thrilled to share that Milagro has been successfully released back into the wild where she belongs.
Her story is a reminder that hope is powerful, every life matters, and miracles do happen.
To our supporters, donors, volunteers, and everyone who believes in this work—thank you. Because of you, animals like Milagro get a second chance at life.
Today, Milagro is back where she belongs—free among the trees of Costa Rica. ❤️🐒🌿


✨ De vez en cuando, la rehabilitación de vida silvestre nos regala un milagro.
Este es el nuestro.
Cuando esta joven mona congo llegó a nuestro centro de rescate tras sufrir una grave electrocución, temimos lo peor. Hemos visto demasiados animales víctimas de las líneas eléctricas y, lamentablemente, muchos nunca reciben la segunda oportunidad que merecen.
Pero ella decidió luchar.
Gracias a cuidados médicos intensivos, rehabilitación y una enorme voluntad de vivir, poco a poco fue recuperando sus fuerzas. Día tras día nos recordó por qué nunca nos rendimos.
La llamamos Milagro.
Hoy nos llena de alegría compartir que Milagro ha sido liberada exitosamente y ha regresado al lugar al que pertenece.
Su historia nos recuerda que la esperanza es poderosa, que cada vida importa y que los milagros sí existen.
A nuestros colaboradores, donantes, voluntarios y a todas las personas que hacen posible esta labor: gracias. Gracias a ustedes, animales como Milagro tienen una segunda oportunidad.
Hoy, Milagro vuelve a estar donde siempre debió estar: libre entre los árboles de Costa Rica. ❤️🐒🌿

15/06/2026

Rehabilitated monkey released back into the wild

06/06/2026

A hopeful update on our electrocuted howler monkey ❤️

After 48 hours of critical care, this sweet girl was up, alert, and stable today. While being closely monitored following the removal of her IV, we offered her some fresh mango—and she eagerly gobbled it up! 🥭🐒

Seeing her eating, moving around, and showing interest in her surroundings is incredibly encouraging. Electrocution injuries can be unpredictable, but so far she continues to exceed our expectations. If she continues progressing this well, we are hopeful she may be ready to return to the wild very soon.

Thank you to everyone who has been keeping her in your thoughts and prayers. Your support means so much to our team and to the animals fighting for a second chance. 🙏

Actualización esperanzadora sobre nuestra paciente, una mona aulladora electrocutada ❤️

Después de 48 horas de cuidados intensivos, esta hermosa mona estaba hoy despierta, alerta y estable. Mientras la monitoreábamos de cerca tras retirarle la vía intravenosa, le ofrecimos un poco de mango fresco ¡y lo devoró con muchísimo entusiasmo! 🥭🐒

Verla comer, moverse y mostrar interés por su entorno es una señal sumamente alentadora. Las lesiones por electrocución pueden ser impredecibles, pero hasta ahora ha superado nuestras expectativas. Si continúa evolucionando así de bien, esperamos poder devolverla a la vida silvestre muy pronto.

Gracias a todos los que la han mantenido en sus pensamientos y oraciones. Su apoyo significa muchísimo para nuestro equipo y para cada animal que lucha por una segunda oportunidad. 🙏

Last night, we received an emergency call about an electrocuted howler monkey.Sadly, we've received enough of these call...
05/06/2026

Last night, we received an emergency call about an electrocuted howler monkey.

Sadly, we've received enough of these calls that we now feel that sinking feeling in our stomachs before we even arrive. Too often, these stories don't have a happy ending.

Still, our team responded with hope.

This beautiful monkey was brought to our rescue center and immediately placed under intensive care. She is receiving IV fluids, pain management, supportive treatment, and around-the-clock monitoring.

Electrocution injuries can be devastating, and the road ahead is uncertain. But for now, she is resting comfortably, and we remain hopeful that she will be one of the few lucky survivors of this preventable tragedy.

Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she fights to recover. 🙏🫶

Every life matters.

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Anoche recibimos una llamada de emergencia por un mono congo electrocutado.

Lamentablemente, hemos recibido suficientes casos como este para sentir ese n**o en el estómago apenas entra la llamada. Con demasiada frecuencia, estas historias no tienen un final feliz.

Aun así, nuestro equipo respondió con esperanza.

Esta hermosa monita fue trasladada de inmediato a nuestro centro de rescate, donde está recibiendo fluidoterapia intravenosa, manejo del dolor, tratamiento de soporte y monitoreo constante.

Las lesiones por electrocución pueden ser devastadoras y el camino hacia la recuperación es incierto. Pero por ahora está descansando y recibiendo todos los cuidados necesarios. Mantenemos la esperanza de que sea una de las pocas afortunadas que logra sobrevivir a esta tragedia prevenible.

Por favor, manténganla en sus pensamientos y oraciones mientras lucha por recuperarse. 🙏🫶

Cada vida importa.

💔 Electrocutions remain one of the leading human-caused threats facing howler monkeys in Costa Rica. Together, we can do better.

💔 Las electrocuciones siguen siendo una de las principales amenazas causadas por el ser humano para los monos congo en Costa Rica. Juntos podemos hacerlo mejor.

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💛 A second chance starts with a single life.This tiny dove chick arrived this afternoon at Sol Sanctuary after the tree ...
04/06/2026

💛 A second chance starts with a single life.

This tiny dove chick arrived this afternoon at Sol Sanctuary after the tree holding its nest was cut down. During the removal, the nest was displaced and this little one lost the protection and care of its parents before it was ready to survive on its own.

At this age, nestlings are completely dependent on their parents for warmth, food, and safety. Without intervention, many orphaned chicks like this never get the opportunity to grow up.

Our wildlife rehabilitation team is now providing around-the-clock care, specialized feeding, and monitoring to give this baby the best possible chance of returning to the wild where it belongs.

As development continues throughout Costa Rica, situations like this remind us how important it is to check trees carefully before trimming or removing them, especially during nesting season. A single tree can be home to an entire family.

Please remember: if you find a baby bird, do not assume it has been abandoned. Contact a licensed wildlife rescue center for guidance before intervening.

We’re rooting for this little survivor every step of the way. 💚🐦

Conservation GiveWildlifeAChance SecondChance

31/05/2026

These hungry little orphans are here to say thank you to all the wonderful humans who donated special formula and other supplies to help them grow and thrive! Because of you we get to give them a second chance at life! Special thanks to Bonnie Bradshaw for coordinating so much assistance 🦝🤎🐾

Estos pequeños huérfanos hambrientos están
aquí para agradecer a todas las personas maravillosas que donaron fórmula especial y otros suministros para ayudarlos a crecer y prosperar.
¡Gracias a ustedes, podemos darles una segunda oportunidad de vida! Un agradecimiento especial a .bradshaw.cr por coordinar tanta ayuda.

28/05/2026

Trigger warning: 🐍Wildlife rescue isn't always cute baby animals. Sometimes it's a very large and aggressive Boa that needs some TLC for their injuries. Thankfully our team at was up for the challenge. How do you feel about the sound she makes?
Disclaimer:
These are trained wildlife professionals-Don't try this at
home ;)

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