Wildlife in Rio de Janeiro

No, this part is not about the Brazilian women, it is about it's animals. Thanks to the Amazon and the Pantanal Brazil is well known for being home to a large variety of animal species. But fewer people realize just how much wildlife can be found in the Rio de Janeiro state and in the city itself. Below you can choose between several animal groups to see which animals you will be able to encounter in and around Rio and where to go to increase your chances.