Ponderosa Adventure Park

This place was the highlight of our trip for our family of 6 and had the best time doing the safari tour! Our kids ages are 3, 7, & 9 and they had the BEST time feeding the zebras, giraffes, goats, & long horn cows with carrots! My 72 year old mother in law loved every minute of it too! Our guide was bilingual and provided so much information on the animals, he was more than happy to take group photos too. You can tell that the animals are well cared for with wide open fields. Our tour lasted about 1.5 hours and the bus was shaded so it was perfect even in the hot weather. Rolando and Marc were extremely helpful with any questions we had and recommended that we buy the pass to the waterfall. It was absolutely beautiful and a great way to cool off in the afternoon! There are about a hundred steps down to the waterfall but they very easy and well paved for small kids & the elderly to walk down. They even have life jackets for families to use if you want to swim towards the waterfall. The newly renovated area at the top of the waterfall has changing rooms, extremely clean bathrooms & showers, and a little store for extra drinks & snacks. This place also offers zip lining which we plan to do next time! We can’t wait to come back again someday! Great place for families and a MUST see!

Absolutely Incredible Experience at Ponderosa! My friend and I had the most amazing time at Ponderosa, and I have to give a huge shout-out to our tour guide Marc. He was absolutely wonderful—super friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He explained everything so clearly and made the entire experience fun and memorable. We got to see zebras and giraffes up close, which was unbelievable! We also did the zipline, went tubing down the river, and even rode horses. Every activity was well organized, safe, and so much fun. Marc truly went above and beyond to make sure we had the best day possible. I can’t recommend this tour enough—if you visit Ponderosa, ask for Marc! You won’t regret it.

Our family of 6 went on the safari today and it was amazing! We are visiting from Calgary, AB, Canada with 2 of our children, my mother and grandmother. My son uses a wheelchair full time and my 90 yr old grandmother also needed hers most of the time and everyone was VERY accommodating. A special shout out to Mark and Rolondo who helped us get around by picking us up and transporting wheelchairs where ever we wanted to go. They were so kind and we wouldn’t have been able to get down to the waterfall without them. Thank you both so much for all your help and making our day special! The safari was SO much fun and my husband said he hadn’t seen our teenage daughter smile this much in months 🤣 I can’t remember our tour guides name but he was SO good at his job and made us laugh. If you’re looking for something to do with the kids. This is a must!

We had an amazing time in Ponderosa. The place is very beautiful… the animal statues, the artworks and just the overall setup of the place is very pleasing to the eye… we were welcomed by the most welcoming and lovely hosts Marc and Rolando. They were very attentive and very helpful. Every question we had was answered with lots of knowledge and they made sure our experience went smoothly. Sebastian was our safari tour guide and he was also very knowledgeable and he made the ride fun. We 1000% recommend for adults and kids (we had a 2 year old). We loved that they had different pools to accomodate different age groups and the food was also very good. We have not one thing to complain about. Thank you Ponderosa Team😊

Had a great time with our family of teenagers. Rolando and Mark were incredibly helpful getting us around to the activities even after we arrived late (traffic jam!!). The safari was fun - recommend lots of carrots. You get to feed zebras, giraffes, massive horned steer and a stop to hang out with goats and pigs. Nice way to spend the afternoon while waiting for an evening flight.

Amazing experience and a must-visit in Costa Rica! The park is beautifully maintained and offers a unique safari-style adventure where you can see animals like zebras, giraffes, antelopes, monkeys, and sloths in a natural, open environment. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about animal care and conservation. The tour is well organized, informative, and fun for both adults and kids. The scenery is stunning, with wide open landscapes and great photo opportunities everywhere you look. This is a perfect activity if you want something different from beaches and waterfalls — educational, relaxing, and unforgettable. Highly recommended for families, couples, and anyone visiting Guanacaste!

Amazing experience with the Teekisia package. All the staff were very kind, and Rolando and Marc stood out with exceptional service. I highly recommend the photo package — it’s totally worth it and lets you enjoy the Safari with giraffes, zebras, and more without stressing about taking pictures. The food was delicious, and all the activities were well organized. I did every activity and loved them. And even though I chose the Teekisia package, the other packages also look excellent depending on what each person wants to do. Pro tip: the giraffes will simply ignore you if you don’t bring carrots. 😂🥕🦒 I’d definitely come back. 👍🐾🦓

Our guide Mark and safari driver Luis at Ponderosa in Costa Rica were absolutely amazing. Mark was attentive, organized, and always available to get us to our next activity seamlessly. Luis was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and wonderfully patient, giving us plenty of time to truly enjoy each encounter. If you’re in Guanacaste, I highly recommend Ponderosa—it’s an absolute must-do!