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The Sloth Institute

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Our mission is to enhance and expand the
welfare and conservation of sloths.
Our Mission:
Donate Now DONATE TODAY Make a difference for the world's
biggest underdog.
Learn More Adopt-A-Sloth Support a sloth in need
with a symbolic adoption!
Apply Now Join our Team! Help Save Sloths in the
rainforests of Costa Rica!
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Save a sloth, save a tree, save a forest

Our Mission

The Sloth Institute, located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, focuses on enhancing the welfare and conservation of sloths through the rescue, rehabilitation and release of hand-raised and injured sloths.  While also conducting vital research, conservation and education programs to ensure their survival.

10000

Meters of Sloth Speedways
Installed

3460

Sloths
Rescued & Studied

79600

Tourists
Educated

A three-fingered sloth being released after going through our rescue, rehab, release program.
What We Do

Signature Programs

Sloth Speedways

Donate Now

Support rope bridges that reconnect fragmented rainforests and help sloths and other wildlife travel throughout the rainforest.

Responsible Sloth Tourism

Learn More

Join The Sloth Institute's mission by learning about the 7 ethical ways you can become a sloth tourist! 

Education & Training

Get Involved

We have an extensive Education Program, both locally and internationally, teaching all ages about sloths and how you can help protect them!  

Rescue, Rehab, & Release

Help Sloths

Sloth rescue, rehabilitation, and release are at the heart of what we do. Become a sloth hero by supporting one of the various sloths in our care! 

Adopt-a-Sloth Program

When you symbolically adopt a sloth, you help orphaned and injured sloths return back to the rainforest where they belong. Adopt now as a gift for yourself or a loved one. As a thank you, you will receive an Adoption Certificate featuring your adopted sloth.

ADOPT TODAY
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Be a part of the team!

Volunteer in Costa Rica

Sloth Research Technician

The Sloth Institute Costa Rica (TSI) accepts up to 4 Sloth Technicians 2 times a year to support the team in daily fieldwork activities at the TSI field stations, located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.

Husbandry & Field Technician

The Sloth Institute Costa Rica (TSI) accepts up to 2 Sloth Husbandry and Field Technicians a year to support the Rehab Team in daily clinical and fieldwork activities at the TSI field station, located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.

Apply Today!
Our latest blogs

The Sloth Diaries

Stay up-to-date with all of the most recent sloth news in our exclusive blog series: The Sloth Diaries! Get special updates, research findings, and more right here!

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December 7, 2021

Meet Baby Sloth Cookie

Meet Baby Sloth Cookie! Cookie was orphaned as a tiny newborn when he was found on the...
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November 1, 2021

Happy World Vegan Day!

A new way to help sloths on world Vegan Day! We have a special way to celebrate today!  In...
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October 24, 2021

Why are sloths so slow?

The three main reasons why sloths are slow. This is probably...
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Testimonials

Why I support The Sloth Institute

The Sloth Institute gives orphaned and injured sloths a chance to recover and return to the rainforest to live wild and free...I cannot think of a more noble, inspirational purpose!  Visiting them and seeing the dedicated staff in action is incredible.  I wish I could live there and work alongside them every day!

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Kerstin Johnson

VOLUNTEER/DONOR

I can’t speak highly enough of the amazing team at The Sloth Institute (TSI) & their outstanding work in sloth conservation. Born out of a genuine desire to help wildlife & stop animal cruelty, Sam Trull & her crew constantly strive to make the world a better place - one sloth rescue at a time. They believe that every sloth is born to be wild and this is evident in everything they do and stand for.

Vivian Nguyen

VOLUNTEER/DONOR

TSI is committed and willing to help every sloth no matter the time or circumstance. How can you not support an organisation filled with such responsible, hard-working passionate people who put the conservation and the needs of sloths far beyond their own #Slothlove #NotaPet

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Tom Lawrence

VOLUNTEER

I support many rescue centers and I love to hear how much everyone loves and appreciates the work that is being done at The Sloth Institute. I am always ultimately amazed at how welcoming and open hearted they are with all of their sloth rescues & I can say that they are the best at what they do which is keeping sloths safe and in the wild.

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Jose Nodal

DONOR

The Sloth Institute inspired us to take our interest in sloths, and grow it into a passion for their conservation. TSI has shown us, through their stories of rehabilitation, that every sloth deserves to be wild and free in the trees.  They also educate on how humans have an impact on these fluffy friends, and how we all can minimize that impact.

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Amanda & David Broskie

DONOR
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TSI is fiscally sponsored by Global Impact, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.

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The Sloth Institute
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