Arenal Oasis Night Walk: The Wild Frog Sanctuary Tour

Experience the Rainforest Magically Come to Life

As the sun sets, the Arenal rainforest transforms. An entirely new set of animals awakens, and the jungle comes alive with the "noisy rainforest" sounds you've read about. This guided night tour gives you an exclusive chance to explore the Arenal Oasis Wildlife Refuge, a private sanctuary dedicated to protecting the area's amphibians, especially its colorful tree frogs.

Arenal's Only Wild Frog Sanctuary

This isn't a zoo; it's a true, wild sanctuary. The dedicated Rojas Bonilla family carefully maintains native plants and a series of fresh spring-fed ponds, creating the perfect, protected habitat for frogs and other creatures. This refuge is a vital corridor, connecting the rainforests of the Arenal Volcano and the El Rio Burio. Your tour, led by a trained naturalist, will take you along flat, easy-to-walk trails to the frog ponds and through the jungle.

What You'll See: Colorful Frogs & More

With at least 28 frog species calling these ponds home, you are almost guaranteed to see a variety of colorful residents, including the iconic Red-Eyed Tree Frog. Your expert guide, equipped with a trained eye (and flashlights, which are provided), will point out these masters of camouflage and other animals hiding in the foliage. Be on the lookout for sleeping birds, kinkajous, insects, and other creatures of the night.