Wildlife Around You
At Sabalo Lodge, wildlife is not something you search for — it finds you. Day and night, animals move freely between the jungle and the lodge. Some stay hidden, others appear just a few steps from your cabin or tent. These videos are real moments captured by our cameras and guests. No staging, no guarantees — just the jungle as it truly is.
White-nosed coati - A pair of coatis on an expedition by a forest giant | Sabalo Lodge, Costa Rica
Journey into the heart of the Costa Rican jungle and follow the fascinating life of a pair of white-nosed coatis (locally known as Pizote). Our cameras at Sabalo Lodge captured these restless creatures at the base of a majestic forest giant, where they explore every inch of the ground with incredible energy. The video offers a unique comparison of their activity during both day and night – from playful climbing on giant roots in the light to silent nocturnal searching in the undergrowth. These intelligent relatives of raccoons are a symbol of our wilderness's untamed energy, and meeting them is an unforgettable experience for every visitor to our grounds. Interesting moments in the video: 0:01 – 0:17: Daytime exploration: Watch the coati pair skillfully climb the roots of a giant tree, using their long snouts to find food. 0:41 – 0:50: Night vision: Unique trail camera footage shows that coatis remain alert even under the cover of darkness. 0:51 – 1:06: A detailed look at their typical movement with their striped tails held high.
The coati is a small, very active animal from the raccoon family that lives in Central and South America. It has a long, flexible snout that it uses to search for food, and it eats fruit, insects, and small animals. Females live in groups, while males are more solitary, and in the wild it helps spread seeds and control insect populations.
Where: You can most often spot the coati at the edge of the forest, both during the day and at night. They value their peace, but if you approach slowly and quietly, they will allow you to enjoy their presence and observe them closely.
Tip: At Sabalo Lodge, coatis can be found on rainforest trails as well as near residential areas. Sometimes they can even be spotted directly on the path to the dock.
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