[IMAGECAPTION] PHOTO: This sloth clearly needs a hug (photo courtesy of The Daily Mail via YouTube) [/IMAGECAPTION]
When it comes to cute destinations, there's never any need to rush.
The Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center in Alajuela specializes in sloth rescue and return, but apparently the furry little friends need more than just room and board as they are nursed back to health. The sloths also need nurturing (read: hugs, loves, cuddles and general snuggling), and they might just need you to pitch in.
See, the Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center needs volunteers for the sloth program.
This video by INSIDER and posted to their YouTube page lays out the details:
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This experience not only allows travelers to get up close and really personal with an adorable animal they might have otherwise never seen outside of a zoo, but takes it a step further by aiding that animal in rehabilitating and getting back into his natural habitat.
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