#SavetheAmazon Words from our Co-founder and Sloth Director Sam Trull. This guy was actually being restrained with this blanket for an exam and yet somehow he was still stinkin’ adorable.… read more →
Ever wondered where the avocado got its start? Well, read on! The following article was produced by Toucan Rescue Ranch and was originally published in the Tico Times on August… read more →
Enjoy this special contribution from Jenna Heinze! TSI has the fortunate of having her here in Costa Rica for six months. How has it been so far? Read on! Hi… read more →
Firefighters recently helped save this two-fingered sloth off of wires after she had already been electrocuted. She has burns all down the left side of her body, across her stomach… read more →
Help protect wild sloth’s from illicit trade by signing the Sloth Ambassador Pledge now. For even greater impact, show your #slothlove and share the pledge with your friends today! powered… read more →
Definition of Freedom – “the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.” One of the main tenants of The Sloth Institute is… read more →
Here at The Sloth Institute, we work tirelessly every day to make positive differences in the lives of the sloths of Costa Rica. From helping orphaned and injured sloths get… read more →
Anthropomorphism – “the attribution of human traits, emotions, and intentions to non-human entities (like animals).” During animal behavior classes in undergrad I remember hearing a lot about anthropomorphism, so… read more →
When I was an elementary school child, I used to plant acorns. One by one I would dig out little tiny holes in the ground, drop in the acorn, cover… read more →
The Sloth Institute Costa Rica is excited to announce the build out of its Advisory Board team. The Advisory Board functions of The Sloth Institute Costa Rica will be to:… read more →
