This baby squirrel was raised after falling from a tree. Today she has her own family in the trees above Estación Biológica.

The environment of Laguna de Apoyo is natural and nearly unspoiled

The natural beauty of Laguna de Apoyo is unsurpassed in Central
America

The forest inside the crater in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve contains dozens of reptile species.

Thanks to the efforts of FUNDECI/GAIA and the contributions of visitors to Estación Biológica, these children can attend the new, beautiful "Heroes y Mártires de Xiloá" school near the shore of Laguna de Xiloá in Chiltepe Peninsula Nature Reserve

Field identification of the reptiles of Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve. Photo by Kolby Kirk.

Many species of snakes are common in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve. Photo by Lewis Honour.

This tiny snake, Tantilla armillata, was the first to be found in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve. Photo by Lewis Honour.