Discover Latin America & Antarctica's Wildlife

Sloths, Costa Rica
Found throughout the country, lounging in the canopy or making their way slowly from branch to branch in search of food, sloths are one of the creatures that Costa Rica is beast known for. Often difficult to spot by the untrained eye, on our Colours of Costa Rica tour, you’ll be with a guide who knows exactly where to look.
Scarlet Macaws & Toucans, Costa Rica
Located in the bird-rich neotropics, Costa Rica boasts around 950 species of bird, seven of which are endemic. A paradise for birders, even those with just a fleeting interest will get excited over the iconic and colourful scarlet macaw and various charismatic toucan species who call it home! Spot them on our Colours of Costa Rica tour.
Monkeys, Costa Rica
There are four species of monkey that are native to Costa Rica – the mantled howler, white-faced capuchin, spider and squirrel. You are highly likely to spot all four as they roam the forests, beaches and parks that you visit on our Colours of Costa Rica tour.
Jaguars, Brazil
In the world’s largest wetland, Brazil’s Pantanal, there are around 5,000 majestic jaguars, making it the best place on earth to spot this incredibly elusive cat. Visit it on our Best of Brazil tour and tick off a wealth of other wildlife too.
Giant Tortoise, Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos’ most iconic species (the archipelago was named after them), the giant tortoise is the largest species on tortoise on earth, with a lifespan of well over 100 years. Found across 10 islands, there are 12 subspecies to spot as you explore on one of our Galapagos tours.
Giant River Otters, Amazon Rainforest
Reaching up to 1.8 metres (six foot), giant river otters live in lively family groups and are an absolute delight to observe as they frolic in the waters of the Amazon Rainforest. Look for them along slow-moving waterways, swamps and marshes on one of our Brazil or Peru Amazon tours.
Penguins, Antarctica
The most common birds in Antarctica, you’ll find eight different species of penguins living in the harsh conditions of this icy continent. Those visiting these penguins, including emperor and Adelie, find them confident and curious and their encounter a memorable one! Meet them on our Antarctica and Latin Wonders tour.

Discover Latin America & Antarctica's Wildlife

Wendy's Top Latin America Wildlife Experiences

Sloths, Costa Rica

Scarlet Macaws & Toucans, Costa Rica

Monkeys, Costa Rica

Jaguars, Brazil

Giant Tortoise, Galapagos Islands

Giant River Otters, Amazon Rainforest

Penguins, Antarctica