Episode 8 - The Everything Sloth Show

Want to know why you should never wake a snoozing sloth for a selfie? Ever wonder what this cuddly-looking creature's quiet genius is? Hint hint- it has to do with poop!  Adriana Aguilar never planned to run a wildlife sanctuary, but then love’s spark also ignited her passion for conservation. Today she and her husband Alvaro run Proyecto Asís, one of Costa Rica's most respected ethical wildlife sanctuaries, where they care for parrots, monkeys, kinkajous, raccoons, herons… and sloths! In this exciting episode about our slow moving arboreal cousins you will discover all sorts of sloth facts, and if you hang around long enough you may even discover how you can safely help them across the road. So slow down, grab a low-hanging snack and join us as we grapple with all sorts of fun, fascinating and critically important info about conservation in Costa Rica in general and sloths in particular.  Discover how you can support sloths, help fight animal trafficking and be a part of ethical wildlife conservation, without ever getting off of your go-slow sofa.  We guarantee you will get inspired by this incredible team as they drive forward environmental education and support the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica. Want to help sloths and the wild forests they rely on for their home and food? As Adriana explains in this episode, everyone can be part of the solution, so here is your chance. How You Can Help Visit or volunteer at Proyecto Asís: Book an ethical educational tour or a volunteer/Spanish-immersion program — your visit directly funds the rescue work. https://institutoasis.com/ Donate to Proyecto Asís: Support the animals and the community directly. https://institutoasis.com/donations/ Follow and share their stories: Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/volunteerprogramscostarica/ Report wildlife crime: If you witness illegal wildlife trade or captive animals while travelling in Costa Rica, report it. When in doubt, send the details to Proyecto Asís and they'll help file it. Travel responsibly everywhere: Keep your distance, never feed or handle wild animals, and choose sanctuaries that put conservation first. The Wildlife Podcast is produced by Jeffrey Barbee and Laurel Neme. It is directed and edited by Jeffrey Barbee. Find out more on our websites: www.laurelneme.com and www.jeffreybarbee.com It is supported by the US based nonprofit, www.allianceearth.org Our theme music was produced just for our show by the amazing Joey Morra, check him out on his website at: www.joeymorra.com