Adopt Kevin the Kinkajou

Kevin was found at the side of the road and hand reared until he was 4 months old. Only then could we start his rehabilitation process. But making such young animals ready for an independent life can be a challenge.

As a nocturnal animal, Kevin slept peacefully during the day, but as soon as night fell, he would be a bundle of energy, exploring his enclosure, providing endless observation time to his carers, who described Kevin as quite a mischievous artist.

A few months later, a young female, Stacey, arrived. Being around another kinkajou was great for Kevin, and we were able to take a step back to let him become more independent.

In 2023, both Kevin and Stacey were set free. This was an instant success for Stacey. But, even after numerous release attempts, Kevin still struggles with his given freedom and keeps coming back to seek out our protection. 

Release is not always the best option for animals taken at a young age from the wild. And that’s ok. In the future, we might find another way to make him adapt to the wild again. But for now, we are making sure he gets his regular health checks, plenty of life enrichment, and a balanced diet including wild berries and his all-time favourite: sweet potato!