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.

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

“Amazing time on this trip. Our guide, Manolo, was knowledgeable and passionate about nature, jungle, animals. We were able to see quite few of them and also feed the monkeys. Great time!!”

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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

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable. He was the best, he pointed out a lot of attractions and gave us time to take pictures.”

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5.Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

Discover Panama’s wildlife on this small-group boat tour, spotting monkeys, sloths, and more around Gatun Lake and the Panama Canal in just half a day.

★ 5.0

“This tour is fantastic! I highly it recommend if you’d like to see some wildlife in Panama. Our guide, Fernando, was amazing. He was very friendly and accommodating. Make sure to bring your camera, and zip up your stuff so the monkeys can’t snag anything!”

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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

“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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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

“This was a great tour for wildlife spotting! We ended up being the only ones signed up so we actually had a private tour with Jorge, who was very knowledgeable and brought a spotting scope for us to view the animals and birds up close.…”

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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

“An awesome day on the lake for some wildlife 🙂 Charlie was a wonderful an knowledgeful guide. So proud of his country, and had so much to teach us. Would 100% go again 🙂”

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11.Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour

Experience Panama's wildlife on a private boat tour across Gatun Lake, spotting monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, and vibrant birds with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Aura was a fantastic tour guide and we had so much fun!! She knows the monkeys and the area and I highly recommend the tour! We saw three types of monkeys, a sloth, bats, and many birds! I would love to go again!”

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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

“Highly recommended. This is not as famous as the San Blas tour which made this tour amazing as there are not a lot of tourists in the islands and stops. Our tour guide was amazing explaining things in detail and making sure we are comfortable…”

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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 was supposed to be a five hour tour. This was three hours from the minute. They picked us up until the minute they dropped us off. I spent a lot less money on a 14 hour day eight of which we were touring islands…”

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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

“The tour was fine and the operators did a great job. BUT a major misunderstanding re the fees. Only AFTER I signed up was I informed that there would be a $30 upcharge each (cash) for the boat operator. They never asked for it throughout…”

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