Destination Panama

Panama ranks as one of the best birdwatching spots in the world and home to some spectacular wildlife. From sloths and tamanduas to the magnificent harpy eagle, a visit here belongs on every wildlife lover’s bucket list. Read on to learn about my adventures through this remarkable landscape.

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Spellbinding habitats

Panama links South and Central America and is host to a wide range of habitats. From remote cloud forests, to lush lagoons and wildlife-rich jungles, each supports some of the world’s most unique species.

incredible wildlife encounters

From sloths swinging slowly from the tree canopy, to tamandua's hoovering up ants and coatis scrambling in the underground below, you can be sure to get up close to Panama's amazing wildlife.

a wildlife paradise

Panama ranks as one of the best birdwatching spots in the world, but you'd be surprised how many rare mammals also thrive in this tropical isthmus

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In search of harpies

Named after the harpies of Greek mythology, the harpy eagle is the most powerful raptor on earth

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all about sloths

From their amazing relationship with moths to the leafy diet that slows them down, find out all about sloths.

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A harpy eagle chick

The harpy eagle has one chick every three years. I was lucky enough to glimpse one

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canopy wildlife

Panama is known for its amazing wildlife, but expect to also spot rare mammals from the forest canopy

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slow for a reason

In Spanish, the word for sloth is “perezoso,” which means “lazy”. But their slow pace of life is in fact a perfect adaptation to their environment.
humming birds

A rufous tailed humming bird building it's tiny nest.

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unique accommodation

Panama offers lodges that place bird and wildlife sightings at the heart of their visitor experience - from tree top venues where you get a bird's eye view of the tree canopy, to island lodges overlooking tropical bays.

Make Panama your next destination

I’ve joined forces with travel specialists Wildfoot Travel to create a travel itinerary to Panama that follows the amazing places I went to. Find out how you can watch harpy eagles soar or see sloths slouch and immerse yourself in the wildlife of this remarkable region.

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Why book with Robert E Fuller & Wildfoot?

As a wildlife artist, Robert travels the world to see animals in their natural habitat. Over the years he has learned of the best places to see the most elusive species.

Now Robert has partnered with award-winning tour operators Wildfoot Travel to create bespoke trips to see polar bears in the Arctic, king penguins in the Antarctic, lions in Zimbabwe and more.

Each tour is personally endorsed by Robert and delivered by Wildfoot, who organise everything from luxury accommodation to daily excursions so that you can relax and focus on the wildlife.

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