Panama City

15 Best Panama Wildlife Tours

The jungle safaris minutes from the skyline: boat runs on Gatun Lake where capuchins board uninvited, sloth habitats and the rainforest the canal’s watershed protects. The canal needs the jungle to function; the monkeys are infrastructure.

1.Gatun Lake Wildlife Tour from Panama City

Discover Panama's wildlife with this Gatun Lake boat tour from Panama City, featuring monkey sightings, river cruising, and expert guides for $55.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Possibly the most beautiful experience I had while in Panama! Felt very authentic. The woman who helped get the monkeys to come to us was fantastic! They weren’t going to leave until we all felt satisfied!”

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2.Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

Discover Panama's wildlife on this guided tour featuring boat rides, jungle walks, and animal sightings, all in a convenient half-day experience.

★ 5.0

“Tour was excellent! Our guide Mario was very knowledgeable and kind. We were able to use the facilities before our boat ride and stop for empanadas and other treats. Tons of wildlife including 3 monkey species, sloths, iguanas and even a toucan.”

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3.Panama Canal Monkey & Wildlife Boat Safari

Experience Panama’s wildlife and canal on a 3-hour boat safari with knowledgeable guides, wildlife sightings, and scenic views from Gatun Lake.

★ 5.0

“We had a great guide named John who was amazing! We were lucky to see so many animals that late in the day. Our guide was very knowledgeable.”

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4.Monkey & Sloth Panama Canal Boat Safari with Casco Viejo Brunch

Discover Panama’s wildlife and engineering marvels on a boat safari through Gatun Lake, with a scenic canal crossing and a delicious Casco Viejo brunch.

★ 5.0

“This tour was amazing!! I have been on many tours over the years both with my hubs and w my 3 kids, and pretty often my kids get bored. Not on this tour! Guide John was super interesting, funny, and fun! The tour was terrific.…”

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6.Gamboa Wildlife and Sloth Sanctuary Tour with Pickup

Discover wildlife, sloths, butterflies, and the Panama Canal on this guided day trip from Panama City, offering authentic nature encounters and expert guides.

★ 4.5

“This was a really cool experience. The fact that we could give the monkies snacks and see other wildlife on the river was super cool. The sloth sanctuary and butterfly reserve was also really awesome. Didn't know that I was going to actually see some…”

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7.Nature & Wildlife Walks at ANCON HILL: For All ages, AM or PM

Discover Panama's wildlife and scenic beauty on a guided hike up Ancon Hill. Perfect for nature lovers, with wildlife spotting, stunning views, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Juan Carlos was an incredible guide, knowledgeable and unbelievably quick to capture amazing wildlife in his telescope. We saw a wide variety of animals and birds and learned a lot of history, geography and animal facts. A perfect amount of time—felt like we had really…”

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8.Ancon Hill Eco Walk Sloths, Toucans & Stunning City Views

Discover Panama’s wildlife, city views, and history on the Ancon Hill Eco Walk. A 3.5-hour guided hike with wildlife sightings, stunning panoramas, and cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour guide with a great young man who helped him. I had been to ANCON Hill before but this tour taught me so much. Saw toucans and tamarinds and numerous other birds. Plants were identified and the information provided was amazing”

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9.Wildlife Boat Tour in the Panama Canal Lake

Explore Panama’s wildlife and scenic waterways on a 3-4 hour boat tour of Lake Gatun, with expert guides, wildlife sightings, and stunning canal views.

★ 5.0

“Communication was timely and we we were promptly picked up from our hotel to embark on this tour. The tour guide Logan was friendly and accommodating- providing drinks and laughs throughout. We really enjoyed our boat tour and got to even feed some monkeys. I…”

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10.Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Tour all included

Discover Panama’s wildlife with this 3-4 hour private tour of Gatun Lake and Monkey Watch, featuring expert guides, stunning views, and good value.

★ 5.0

“Aura was very knowledgeable and shared information on what to expect. She speaks English and Spanish very well. She knows great spots to pick up souvenirs. I recommend this trip to everyone who visits Panama.”

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12.Tour to the Caribbean Coast: 3 Islands: Grande, Mamey and Monkey plus “Love Tunnel”, Including Historic Portobelo Fort

Discover Panama’s Caribbean coast with a full-day tour visiting Portobelo, three islands, and wildlife, all led by expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“The freshwater pool and feeding the monkey was nice. However the tour was a little too long for our taste.”

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14.Aerial Tram & Sloth Sanctuary in the Rainforest

Experience Panama's rainforest from above on a unique aerial tram ride, visit a sloth sanctuary, and enjoy stunning panoramic views—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.5

“This is a great tour for families. The Aerial Tram was amazing with incredible views our driver and guide Abierto made the tour comfortable. Communication before and during the trip was excellent. Thumbs up Monkey Adventures.”

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15.Gatun Expedition Monkey island Tour

Discover Panama’s wildlife on a 4-hour boat tour from Panama City. Spot monkeys, crocodiles, and birds while sailing through Gatun Lake and the Panama Canal.

★ 4.5

“We were picked up at our hotel at the stated time. Our guide Milton was friendly and informative. We were made to feel welcome, and having a good experience was paramount. Julliette, aka The Monkey Whisperer, was a delight. We thoroughly enjoyed our day, and…”

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