Kids Saving the Rainforest
Founded by two 9 year old girls in 1999 for the purpose of educating people around the world about the ecological importance of the rainforest, to set-up programs to preserve and protect the rainforest and its wildlife. KSTR, a 501 (c)(3) tax deductible non-profit, encourages awareness of the critical importance of saving rainforests in general for the survival of our planet and encourages all who participate to take part in sound ecological practices in their homes, schools and communities as well.
Founded by two 9 year old girls in 1999 for the purpose of educating people around the world about the ecological importance of the rainforest, to set-up programs to preserve and protect the rainforest and its wildlife. KSTR, a 501 (c)(3) tax deductible non-profit, encourages awareness of the critical importance of saving rainforests in general for the survival of our planet and encourages all who participate to take part in sound ecological practices in their homes, schools and communities as well.
Janine, our co-founder, teaching at KSTR Kids Camp at KSTR HQ, photo courtesy of KSTR
KSTR invites participation by schools, children’s organizations and individuals throughout the United States and abroad who further the purpose by learning about the rainforest, doing projects that raise money to donate to KSTR and spreading the message further through educating others. KSTR reaches out to kids, teachers, parents, rehabilitation specialists, primatologists, willing volunteers and others around the world.
Three toed sloths, KSTR HQ. Photo courtesy of BBC
Our headquarters and projects in the Manuel Antonio rainforest continue to make positive changes in the health of the mono titi monkeys and hundreds of abandoned, sick or injured animals who are helped and then released from our Wildlife Rescue Center.
We are very proud that the endangered Titi monkey population has increased from 1200 individuals in our area to around 3700 according to a recent study, and will continue to administer our successful Monkey Bridge Project and reforestation efforts to continue this trend.
The consciousness of every visitor to our Wildlife Sanctuary has been raised with the rainforest education we share there. Rainforest wildlife corridors have been enhanced by our reforestation program so the animals have healthier ranges for their groups from one area to another without crossing roads or hotel properties on the ground.
Please join us by learning more, donating generously, visiting us when you’re in Costa Rica, and volunteering when you can.
We are very proud that the endangered Titi monkey population has increased from 1200 individuals in our area to around 3700 according to a recent study, and will continue to administer our successful Monkey Bridge Project and reforestation efforts to continue this trend.
The consciousness of every visitor to our Wildlife Sanctuary has been raised with the rainforest education we share there. Rainforest wildlife corridors have been enhanced by our reforestation program so the animals have healthier ranges for their groups from one area to another without crossing roads or hotel properties on the ground.
Please join us by learning more, donating generously, visiting us when you’re in Costa Rica, and volunteering when you can.
Video of President of Kids Saving the Rainforest, Jennifer Rice, explaining the inspiration of the nonprofit
Our Mission
The Mission of Kids Saving the Rainforest is to protect the diverse wildlife of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast by rehabilitating wildlife, conducting original scientific research, training volunteers, and promoting conservation and reforestation.
Kids Saving the Rainforest was founded by two 9 year old girls in 1999 for the purpose of educating people around the world about the ecological importance of the rainforest, to set-up programs to preserve and protect the rainforest and its wildlife. KSTR, a U.S. 501 (c)(3) non-profit, encourages awareness of the critical importance of saving rainforests in general for the survival of our planet and encourages all who participate to take part in sound ecological practices in their homes, schools and communities as well. We are incorporated in both Connecticut and California and maintain tax deductible, non-profit status with the U.S. I.R.S. We are governed by a board of directors who meet regularly to plan strategy and make budget decisions.
KSTR invites participation by schools, children’s organizations and individuals throughout the United States and abroad who further the purpose by learning about the rainforest, doing projects that raise money to donate to KSTR and spreading the message further through educating others. KSTR reaches out to kids, teachers, parents, rehabilitation specialists, primatologists and others around the world.
KSTR has a variety of dynamic and successful projects including our Rescue Center, Wildlife Sanctuary, Monkey Bridges, Volunteer Program, Wildlife Sanctuary Tours, reforestation, Kids Camp and projects by schools and other groups and individuals who want to help save the rainforest worldwide.
KSTR has a variety of dynamic and successful projects including our Rescue Center, Wildlife Sanctuary, Monkey Bridges, Volunteer Program, Wildlife Sanctuary Tours, reforestation, Kids Camp and projects by schools and other groups and individuals who want to help save the rainforest worldwide.
Wildlife Rescue Center Reports:
Save the Sloths Reports (PDF Files)
- KSTR Wildlife Rescue Center Annual Stats 2013
- KSTR Wildlife Center REPORT June 16, 2013
- KSTR Wildlife Rescue Center Report April - June 2014
- KSTR Wildlife Rescue Center Report April-July 2015
- KSTR Wildlife Rescue Center Report August- September 2015
- KSTR Wildlife Brief Rescue Center Report December 2015
Save the Sloths Reports (PDF Files)
