Protecting Costa Rica’s Greatest Wilderness

Building a Climate Life Boat to Protect our Unparalleled Biodiversity

In the face of rapid climate change, Osa Conservation works to build resilience throughout southern Costa Rica’s extraordinary landscape. We are on the ground, working hand-in-hand with local communities, government officials, and global leaders to build a climate adaptive mega-corridor so nature and people can thrive into perpetuity.

Osa Conservation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

1,330,428

ACRES IN MEGA-CORRIDOR WORKING LANDSCAPE

145,650

SEA TURTLE HATCHLINGS RELEASED

10,400

VISITORS SERVED AT OUR CONSERVATION CAMPUS

530,654

TREES PLANTED

8,124

ACRES PROTECTED IN OUR PRIVATE WILDLIFE REFUGE

91,626

RECORDED CITIZEN SCIENCE BIODIVERSITY OBSERVATIONS

Our Mission

To conserve the globally significant biodiversity of Southern Costa Rica by implementing ecosystem stewardship, enhancing scientific understanding, providing education and training, and creating sustainable economic opportunities.

Our Vision

For Southern Costa Rica’s environment and communities to thrive in perpetuity.

Our Work

Our holistic approach to conservation stretches from the mountaintops to the ocean floor. Our work is guided by science, designed for landscape-level impact, and driven by boots-on-the-ground conservation actions.

The Pillars of our Working Strategy

Transforming Landscapes through Restoration & Rewilding

Reforming Food for People and Wildlife

Protecting our Blue Planet

Putting Technology to the Test for Conservation

Community-Driven Conservation

An Immersive Education Experience

Meet the Osa Conservation Team

We are conservationists, scientists, educators, and leaders working to protect biodiversity and build a resilient landscape.

MEET THE TEAM