The Ara Project
83% Breeding Success Rate in the wild
World First achievements in conservation.
Begun in 1982, releasing in private refuges, Tiskita and Curu .
Full MINAET support
Nearly 100 birds released, 94% survival rate
Our hand reared released birds now thrive independently of humans and have successfully reproduced in the wild.
HISTORY
1984 First scarlet successfully bred in captivity in Costa Rica1998 First great green successfully reproduced in captivity
1999 First birds released in Nicoya Peninsula
2002 First release in Tiskita
2003 First birds released at Palo Verde
2004 First babies bred by released birds in Curu
2006 First birds bred in Palo Verde
2008 First babies bred by released birds in Tiskita
2009 The Ara Project was formed
OBJECTIVES
Establish a biological corridor for the Scarlet Macaw along the Pacific Coast, linking Macaws and other projects.Achieve a soft release of Great Green Macaw
Continue research and monitoring of macaws at release sites
Publish scientific papers
Purchase land for a release site and breeding centre
Enhance facilites: education, nursery, flights
Aim for a release of Yellow Naped and Red Lored Amazons
GOALS
Promote environmental education (priority in areas neighboring the release sites)Continue work with other organisations within Costa Rica (ASOPROLAPA and Zoo Aves)
Promote research and facilities for biologists/interns
Incorporate national biologists and staff
Advise and assist other release programs in the world.