Explore Panamá's Wildlife: Animals in Panamá and Nature's Hidden Treasures.

Connect with nature and get to know Panamá in the best way, enjoying its wildest and most authentic side. In this small point of the planet the migratory routes of birds, whales, sharks, and turtles meet. 

When Panamá emerged from the seas, it connected two continents and separated the oceans. Since that time, we have been a biological corridor that gives life to the continent and a hotspot for scientists and wildlife enthusiasts.

Panamá was the first location that the Smithsonian established outside the United States, founded before the construction of the Panama Canal. Since then, our forests and seas have been studied and protected, creating sanctuaries for all kinds of species. When you visit us, you will see, for example, the largest number of varieties of birds per square kilometer in the world, not to mention the thousands that visit us during the migration season. 

We invite you to enjoy it to the fullest, while you join our efforts to protect the environment. During your visit you will be able to see natural reserves declared World Heritage Sites and wetlands catalogued as Ramsar Sites. In Panamá you can swim with several species of sharks, see humpback whales from both hemispheres, manatees, more than 20 species of poison dart frogs on a single beach, 3 species of sloths throughout the country, monkeys, quetzals and many more animals. 

Dare to know the wildest side of Panamá and fall in love with our environment.

Experience the Thrill