History

The Las Pumas Rescue Center began in the early 60's, when deforestation was booming Guanacaste. The habitat of many wild animals declined and many of these were captured by the locals to keep as pets in the house or traficarlos illegally.

Mrs. Lilly Hagnauer Lilly Bodmer, Swiss lady who always had a vision conservation of native species, beginning the "Center" receiving, by national agencies such as the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Telecommunications (MINAET), and sometimes buying animals wild neighbors, to save their lives and give them proper care. In a few years there was a large "Zoo" with more than 160 animals (60 species), all Guanacaste area.

In 2001 Mrs. Lilly dies, and to give continuity to his work is created in 2003 Hagnauer Foundation, a non-profit Organization that AIMS to counteract the effects of hunting, deforestation and captivity of wild animals in the Guanacaste area. The Foundation is registered with Decree Law No. 3-006340049, and is in charge of the administration and financing of Las Pumas Rescue Center and its programs.

Mission

To rescue, rehabilitate and ensure good conditions for endangered wildlife in Costa Rica, and encourage society's respect and appreciation for wildlife through these actions.

Vision

Non-governmental and self-sustainable organization that consolidate and optimize environmental education programs, and the rehabilitation of wild animals rescued by citizens, organizations and public institutions in Costa Rica.

Our values

COMMITMENT: meeting our objectives and protect wildlife first.

PASSION: make our work our lifestyle.

CONSISTENCY: our actions are echoes of our words.

TEAMWORK: We maintain honest communication and support us.