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You might not find this on any adventure brochure- but rest assured, it is an adventure of the heart. Simple concept started by one serendipitous event and on many levels making a difference. This is not a zoo, in fact it is a home. Home to Steve and Vicki, currently "Boo" an orphan howler monkey as well as several other howlers and a couple of mischievous capuchin teenagers. There is the coatamundi peeking in the door and the raccoon that comes home in the night. Vicki was hand feeding/nursing a frail hummingbird while "Boo" clung to her neck and around her arm. This is the heart work of Vicki and Steve- to help give those a chance to return to the wild (remember- not a zoo) and to educate a culture, a country quickly growing an economic industry (tourism) and insure the impact doesn't harm one of the very reasons that the country is able to grow the industry. Steve's sense of wit is matched with Vicki's determination and they work beautifully together to create a "chance" for each animal. Don't anticipate a petting zoo- the goal is to keep human impact minimal to help return them to their natural world. Instead- be ready to open your heart- as they have done- and be awed on a different level. As with any grass root project- funding is necessary. As you spend time in CR, you will find that little is cheap and neither is running a refuge or sanctuary. There are also other needs. Consider what you can do to help make that difference! As we came down from Playa Flamingo and not familiar with CR roads and this hidden gem, we used Bill Beard's Costa Rica (Julio - who is familiar with this area of Nosara) and was well worth the guide/car/extras. This visit will stay with us forever.

Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Steve and Vicky, who do amazing work to protect howler monkeys. Loved their mountaintop home and sanctuary, and all the visiting wildlife. Go!

To see what Vicki & Steve are doing to rehabilitate these animated, loving animals is amazing! You look into the their eyes and you see their vulnerability and their soul as they carefully check you out to see if you are play worthy. The sanctuary that Vicki and Steve built is truly amazing as they have made sure the monkey are protected and yet in their natural habitat. This is their passion and they live, breathe and sleep caring for these beautiful creatures. I promise you that you will not be disappointed. I haven't stopped talking or thinking about the monkeys as well as the other critters since I left. This is well worth the visit and your donation to help Vicki and Steve continue this work.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I signed up to visit the sanctuary but I was highly impressed by the level of need, the amazingly huge hearts and efforts of these folks to address that need and the variety and beauty of the "wild" that is benefited from that effort. They are tackling the challenge from all angles; personally caring for the animals, indirectly appealing to visitors through education and personal appeal (those baby monkeys are sooo adorable!) and by educating the population and unofficially lobbying the electric company and powers-that-be about the need for insulation of electrical wires, etc. Costa Rica needs to keep advancing their understanding of what it means to be "Ecologically responsible" especially since they are touting their country as an "Eco Tourism" mecca. I highly recommend a visit and to give support financially. (Fundraising is not their forte - so feel free to just make a donation of whatever you can.) They lead the crusade with their hearts and bodies (they work 7 days a week, sun up to sun down) but their minds are critically involved and constantly seeking ways to improve their little corner of the world. God bless them!

The work that Steve and Vicki are doing is absolutely amazing. They have the biggest hearts and the world needs more people like this and more people (like us) so support them. These poor orphans will have a chance, thanks to them. The tour of the facility and the educational lecture is really fascinating but it is the time that you spend observing these adorable little monkeys in their temporary home is absolutely the highlight. They are ADORABLE. I read the howler monkey population has decreased by 50% in the last 12 years or something, so really Steve and Vicki's work is sooo important, to be able to release the orphans when they are ready. If I ever make it back to this part of C.R. I will definitely visit again.

We visited Sibu for the second and again we really enjoyed it. Steve, Vicky and all the other people do a wonderful job. It is a must visit if you go to Nosara and support all the good work they do!

... how amazing this visit was! Steve is quite a character and your visit starts with a small hike of the property, during which he will talk about the flora and fauna and the work the two of them (!) have done planting and maintaining it. Vicki is a sweet lady who is truly passionate about her work. She gives a short presentation about the way the monkey come to them and there is a 4 minute video that will break your heart; the heartache will ease somewhat as the tour continues and you meet the monkeys! You will meet them face to face, with no barrier, but you are asked not to touch them. They don't mind you being there and just get on with their monkey business -- playing, eating and lounging. Two little capuchins rule the roost and keep Steve and Vicki on their toes, as they are so smart they have been known to break in to the monkey pantry and host a party. These people work so hard and when we were done it seemed like the $50 per person donation was very little to ask.

A highlight of our trip, this wonderful sanctuary is a must see. You cannot help but be spellbound by this place. A huge amount of admiration for what Steve and Vicki have achieved and their tireless efforts. Thank God for people like this! They are both so knowledgeable and facinating to listen to. Their work to raise awareness and protect the wildlife of Costa Rica is inspring. They offer you a very special experience which is suitable for any age. We took our 1 year who had a wonderful time. I only hope that we get a chance to return in the future!

I can't say enough about this sanctuary. Vikki and Steve are unbelievable in their dedication and love of Howler monkeys. Not only did we get up close and personal with the monkeys, but we learned so much about their special needs. it is a shame that Costa Rican officials are not supporting this sanctuary. Howler monkeys are getting electrocuted by the high electrical wires that crisscross the country side. Vikki and Steve take in these injured monkeys, especially the orphaned babies and do an amazing job rehabilitating them so they can go back to the wild. They need all the support they can get. An excellent visit! A donation is expected and well worth it.

I absolutely loved visiting this rehabilitation center for monkeys and other injured wildlife. The adorable couple that runs this sanctuary have dedicated their lives to taking care of injured and orphaned animals. It was amazing to hear the story of how they started SIBU, and their passion to change the entire attitude of a country that doesn't value preservation of animal wildlife as much. As many reviewers have stated, they take in poor baby monkeys (that have been injured from electrocution) and pretty much any creature that needs nurturing, love and care so they can eventually be released back into the wild. They funded this sanctuary from their own funds, and provide 24 hour care for these sweet creatures. My favorite part was being able to meet the baby Howler monkeys up close and personal. We got some great pics, and got to watch them eat and play with each other. They were so quirky and funny, and it was cool to observe them swinging and watching us inquisitively. We gave our donation at the end of $50 US per person, but didn't feel pressured by them or sold into giving. We wanted to help support their mission and save the monkeys, one insulated power line at time.

This is a great refuge. Staff are very nice with the animals.It is a great cause buy convicing people to make modifications to their houses and life to save monkeys.The animals are loved there and cured to go back to wild life.Every body should go see this refuge.