The Golden Lion Tamarins of Poço das Antas
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These small, spectacular monkeys are making a comeback after deforestation destroyed much of their rainforest habitat.

📜 Verdant rainforest reserve, last stronghold of endangered golden lion tamarins.
🔍 Intensive conservation program for the species in the Poço das Antas reserve and in zoos worldwide.

Why Go

🐒 See endangered golden lion tamarins in their native habitat🌳 Explore the Atlantic Forest, a biodiversity hotspot and conservation efforts🚶 Guided tours with conservation biologists, various trails, viewpoints, and an exhibition🗺️ Visit a pioneering vegetated viaduct for wildlife💰 Funds support species conservation

Why Avoid

💰 Visits can be pricey💉 Yellow fever vaccination required for entry🚫 Strict nature reserve with visit restrictions

Tips

📞 Book guided visits through Associação Mico-Leão-Dourado.
🗓️ Regular tours on Thursdays and Saturdays.
🚶‍♀️ Trails vary in difficulty from easy to moderate.
⏱️ Trips last approximately four hours with a conservation biologist.
🗺️ Consider the full-day tour for a comprehensive experience.

Cost

💰 Regular tour prices per person: $783 (1 person), $499 (2 people), $432 (3 people), $378 (4-6 people).

Hours

🕒 Regular tours Thursdays and Saturdays; other days by request with exclusivity fee. Full-day tours start at 6:00 am and end at 5:30 pm.

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