Arenal EcoZoo

In 2000, Victor Hugo Quesada and his wife Ofelia founded El Serpentario Zoologico del Castillo, today known as the Arenal EcoZoo. A lifetime aficionado of snakes and amphibians, Quesada's vision began with informal displays and soon grew into a major tourist attraction. Today, the Arenal EcoZoo is one of Costa Rica's largest serpentariums and is home to 70 species of snakes, as well as turtles, butterflies, lizards and crocodiles. The park emphasizes education on the nation's reptiles and amphibians and care of the fragile ecosystem.

Last updated: Oct 21, 2023