Nocturnal forest amphibians · Sloths and canopy connectivity
Species and their relations
How do the species of the forest and the lagoon relate to each other?
RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION
Research
Arenal Volcano Ecological Park is a private park that borders the Arenal Conservation Area. Its forest, lava flows and volcanic lagoon are also a place to study: the park takes part in the national reptile and amphibian count, coordinates with SINAC and MINAE, and hosts students who do research on the property.
RESEARCH LINES
Four questions about a volcanic landscape.
Carbon capture
Forest and carbon
How much carbon dioxide does the park’s forest hold?
Neotropical otter monitoring
Lagoon and water
What lives in the lagoon and its streams, from otters to fish?
National count
Reptiles and amphibians
What species are recorded in the park? It takes part in the national count.
PROJECTS
Three projects, in detail.
Neotropical otter monitoring
Monitoring of the neotropical otter in the park’s lagoon and streams. Focus: otter · lagoon and streams.
Species interrelations
How the park’s species relate to each other. Focus: species relations · forest and lagoon.
Carbon capture
How much carbon dioxide the park’s forest holds. Focus: forest · carbon stored.
WILDLIFE OF THE PARK
Species photographed in the park.
Park images. Wildlife is free: no visit guarantees a sighting.
COLLABORATE WITH US
Doing research in Arenal?
Write to us
Tell us your question, your institution and the dates you need.
Review
The park team reviews the proposal and any permits that apply. The park also hosts school interns, from two-week placements to 320 hours.
On the trail
The park and the researcher agree on access, schedules and how results are shared.
Your next step
Walk the landscape under study.
Wildlife, weather, views and availability are never guaranteed.