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Punta Culebra Nature Center

Tourist attraction Museum

Museum focused on marine life featuring a sea turtle pond, frog exhibit & trails into the forest. People often mention sloths, para, good, nature, nice, Panama, frogs, lugar, visit, Excellent,


Address

Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama

Website

stri.si.edu

Contact

+507 6362-4219

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 4 PM

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  • 5/5 Timothy H. 9 months ago on Google • 734 reviews
    It's a nice couple of hours. Several exhibits are in air conditioned spaces and the guides are super friendly and knowledgeable. $8 for foreigners, but with it! I definitely recommend going.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jihe Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m living in Panama but it was first time to visit here. I was so impressed that the place was so well organized. And I finally met sloth in my life. The place is good for family picnic. But you need to focus where is the entrance is with your car. Also the price of entrance was raised up a dollar each more.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcos D. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent! (Original) ¡Excelente!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renelda M. 1 year ago on Google
    This was the best kid friendly place we took our kids in the month we visited Panama. The guides were informative and amazing, love that wildlife wasn’t caged up but you could see the birds, sloths, monkeys and more. We spent the morning here and it was perfect! Very well marked information in both Spanish and English. It’s hot though so bring water bottle and snacks if you need as I don’t remember seeing anywhere to buy. I’d definitely recommend for families with children. Also breathtaking views.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very glad to spend an afternoon here. Highly reccomend it. If you walk all the way to the end of the park behind the aquarium, there's a lookout point where you can see the islands and the city. Also there are Sloths in the trees! They can be hard to spot but a great payoff when you find them. 🦥
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zachary C. 1 year ago on Google • 85 reviews
    This place was stunning. While we were still in the parking lot, a guard pointed out a sloth with her baby, before we had even walked in. At the reserve, we saw sloths, iguanas, crabs, turtles, starfish, frogs, and many other awesome exhibits. All signs are in English and Spanish which is extremely helpful for tourists.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian M. 1 year ago on Google • 297 reviews
    Very nice place with some really interesting things to see. If you're lucky you will see sloths, Iguanas and Lemurs! Family friendly, children will love it. Staff are brilliant, explaining things in both Spanish and English. If you're the only English speaking there then you may get a VIP tour! Good value for money with some amazing views! Can get busy at the weekend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maddi P. 8 months ago on Google • 176 reviews
    Loved this place more than the BioMuseo. Spend the $8 here instead of $18 at BioMuseo. Here they have many animals on display that they research. Iguanas, sloths, and birds in the trees. It was quite sad seeing the sea animals in pools without reefs, but the rest of the animals in enclosures had mini-environments. Learned so much in the frog exhibit!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elahe J. 8 months ago on Google • 454 reviews
    Loved this place, we got to see two sloths & many more creatures! Perfect for families w kids, great half a day program to do this along with other activities at Amador causaway!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vedat O. 3 years ago on Google
    The Soberanía National Park stretches from Limón to Lago Gatún. It’s about a 45-minute drive from Panama City, which makes it an easy place to day trip to from the capital. The park has good hiking trails and tons of wildlife. It protects some 525 species of birds, 105 species of mammals, 80 species of reptiles, and 55 species of amphibians. Bird species include toucans, trogons, motmots, flycatchers, woodpeckers, hawks, and tanagers. Rare species include the crimson-bellied woodpecker, crested eagle, yellow-eared toucanets, sirystes, rofous-ventaul, ground cuckoo, and even the endangered harpy eagle. Pipeline Road is the top place to spot birds within the park. This trail is best during the early morning hours when the forest begins to awaken. Pipeline Road runs for many miles and passes through both old-growth and secondary forests. Other than birds, hikers may be able to spot capybaras (the world’s largest rodent), two- and three-toed sloths, Geoffroy’s tamarin, and coatimundis. A mile (1.6 km) in from the entrance to Pipeline Road is the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center, which boasts a 100-foot (30-m) observation tower. The tower is a fantastic place to spot birds in the morning. Do note, however, that there is an entrance fee. Visitors to Soberanía can also walk along a section of the historic Las Cruces Trail (Camino de Cruces). The trail dates back to the 16th century, when it was used by the Spanish to transport gold across Panama. Today, the first section of the trail is lined with ancient stones that once marked the historic trail’s path.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philyosophy X. 4 years ago on Google
    Great nature center, cool frogs and good people!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Enrico G. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent place for children
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manakin A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to see wildlife
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian L. 5 years ago on Google
    Best place in city to explore the nature with family. You actually find everything in that small place, from acuarium to sloth in a forest.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Milton S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to learn, bring the kids and see amazing things. This place is managed by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, who continually maintain and updates the exhibitions. Guides are friendly and helpful. Installation are well kept and preserved. The Panama Canal entrance view is outstanding. I highly recommend a visit to Punta Culebre Nature Center. There's a small entrance fee.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ricardo B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for toddlers, a hidden jewel... Must visit
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Leslie L. 4 years ago on Google
    3 hour round trip, only for it to be closed, because of the virus? Why have a website, if not for it to be up to date. Fuming.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jillian E. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice for seeing sloths, the Panamanian frogs and other islands. A bit of history with the remnants of an old hospital. Watch out for roaming iguanas.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darcey K. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved it there as it was shady and we got to a lot of sloths there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abby G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice site to enjoy nature and outdoor walking, bird watching and more. Just few minutes from the center of Panama City.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antonio G. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible place. The work the Smithsonian has done show the institution’s commitment to science, to our communities in Panama and to the world. Plus it is fun. The view from the balcony after the last exhibit is not to be missed. Kudos to the team that creates and maintains the site.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yuri 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely worth visiting! Short and sweet walk around, attentive English speaking staff, cute frogs, iguanas and even cuter sloths!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Geuvera P. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is light on the nature and heavy on the tourist info. One of the better spots to see some animal with minimal work.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amras S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place. Staff is very friendly, it is a good place to learn about nature in panama, and to see some wildlife
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tabitha G. 1 year ago on Google
    Ended up adding this to our itinerary at the last minute and we were very glad we did! It’s a beautiful drive out to the centre along the Amador Causeway. We saw 4 sloths up in the trees as we walked around the grounds, as well as a ton of frogs/fish/turtles in the aquariums. The staff were very knowledgeable. Great place to visit for both children and adults.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jaime K. 1 year ago on Google
    This was the best way to see a sloth in the "wild". Not at the reserve, which isn't bad, but it's not wild. The tree frogs and toad exhibits were so neat. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and took time to show you exactly what was there. I recommend going if you have children and even if you don't!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gregorio R. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In the Center of Marine Exhibitions of Punta Culebra you can see various coastal and marine ecosystems, as well as several marine species. It has aquariums, contact ponds, amphibian exhibition, trails and much more. Excellent attention from the guide staff, who advise and share their extensive experience in marine wildlife conservation. (Original) En el Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas de Punta Culebra se pueden apreciar diversos ecosistemas costeros y marinos, así como varias especies marinas. Tiene acuarios, estanques de contacto, exhibición de anfibios, senderos y mucho más. Excelente atención de parte del personal de guías, quienes asesoran y comparten su amplia experiencia en conservación de la fauna marina.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Daniela L. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They are sold as a place of animal protection, but they have turtles in captivity, nurse sharks in very small fish tanks, and other animals in less than good condition. Anyway the place is well preserved although I think they should re-evaluate and clarify the objective. (Original) Se venden como un lugar de protección animal pero tienen tortugas en cautiverio, tiburones nodriza en peceras muy pequeñas y demás animales en condiciones no del todo buenas. De todos modos el lugar está bien conservado aunque creo que deberían reevaluar y clarificar el objetivo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Americo C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved (Original) Me encanto
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tía Caro F. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 5 dollars is a lot (Original) 5 dólares es mucho
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherinne G. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice experience. You can rent road bikes on the Amador Causeway. (Original) Linda experiencia. Puedes alquilar bicicletas de camino sobre la Calzada de Amador.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James J. 4 years ago on Google
    This park has beautiful views, animals ex monkeys where I could see at least ten little monkeys playing, jumping and sleeping. Additionally I must admit it's very, very clean. Well. you should bring enough water and fruits, comfortable shoes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to see wonderful views across the tree tops and to the Panama canal. Visit the sloth rescue centre and see sloths, walk through the butterfly House, the orchid garden and see native poison frogs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rashi K. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing getaway in Panama City!! Loved the freshness and beauty of nature❤
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most accessible rainforests on the planet! With more than 500 species of birds among other species of native flora and fauna. (Original) Una de las selvas tropicales mas accesibles del planeta! Con mas de 500 especies de aves entre otras especies de flora y fauna nativa.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 juanchopy 1. 4 years ago on Google
    Beutiful. Great learning experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colin M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for kids - touch tanks. Nice view. Wild sloths, iguanas, anteaters. Not very big.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ilan gean C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice walk in nature
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Elizabeth E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My recommendations is to bring water to stay hydrated. (Original) Mis recomendaciones es llevar agua para mantenerse hidratados.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to spend time alone or with family and enjoy some of the fauna of Panama. The guides are very friendly. (Original) Un buen sitio para pasar un rato solo o en familia y poder disfrutar de un poco de la fauna de Panama. Los guías son muy amables.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Carolina C. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool to spend an hour with kids outdoors. Not worth the foreigner price though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mario B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful walk for the family and children (Original) Maravilloso paseo para la familia y los niños
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elias Anel Garcia L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful the exhibitions the attention of the experts very pleasant to connect a little with nature (Original) Muy bonitos las excibiciones la atención de los expertos muy amena para conectarme un poco con la naturaleza
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ismael J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very short complete route, very neglected green areas. Comparing price vs service, it seems very expensive. It does not have a souvenir or souvenir shop. Young children under 5 should not pay. (Original) Recorrido completo muy corto, áreas verdes muy descuidadas. Comparando precio vs servicio, me parece muy caro. No cuenta con tienda de suveniers o recuerdos. Los niños pequeños menores de 5 años no deberían pagar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ilan G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice spot for watching some animals and nice picture spots
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Grischa B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Absolutely okay, not outstanding now, but not bad either. You can definitely do it! (Original) Absolut okay, jetzt nicht überragend, aber auch nicht schlecht. Kann man auf jeden Fall machen!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diane F. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautifully maintained and wonderful staff!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ma. Luisa Vásquez V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An ideal place where knowledge is shared in an entertaining way, the staff that works there is responsible for complementing the visual spectacle that is to learn live and direct. A natural space where adults and children share with flora and fauna. Widely recommended for school groups or for family outings. (Original) Un lugar ideal donde se comparte el conocimiento de forma amena, el personal que allí labora se encarga de complementar el espectáculo visual que es aprender en vivo y directo. Un espacio natural donde grande y chicos comparten con flora y fauna. Recomendado ampliamente para grupos escolares o para paseos familiares.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 El Pequeño Isaac P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 María P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful sample of exceptional nature, flora and fauna (Original) Hermosa muestra de naturaleza, flora y fauna excepcional
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 setu d. 4 years ago on Google
    Spent a good hour or two with kids, then walked down the road and rented bike, then dinner and park. Great for families
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jusdalia P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular, I loved raccoons (Original) Espectacular , me encanto los mapaches
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Playing with H. 4 years ago on Google
    very nice place, a bit small for hoe it could be. Very nice and helpful employees good service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 [email protected] S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy but very fast the journey is missing more marine animals to know (Original) Muy acogedor aunque muy rápido el recorrido faltan más animales marinos para conocer
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victor M. Valdivieso A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great exhibitions! It allows to know in a lively and pure way the scientific-level panorama of endemic species, encouraging to take care of the fauna and flora of our country. (Original) ¡Buenísimas las exposiciones! Permite conocer de forma viva y pura el panorama a nivel científico de las especies endémicas, incentivando a cuidar la fauna y flora de nuestro país.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maddelen A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice (Original) Agradable
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Silvia B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful and very friendly gias (Original) Muy bonito y los gias muy amables
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yadira J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very nice, a place where you can find beautiful creatures being protected, and instantly educating ourselves about them. (Original) Es muy lindo, un lugar donde puedes encontrar criaturas hermosas siendo protegidas, y al momento educándonos sobre ellas.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bernardo G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to visit, and breathe fresh air Along your family (Original) Excelente lugar para visitar, y respirar aire puro Junto a tu familia
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good for family (Original) Bien para ir en familia
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greshel A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to meet (Original) Excelente lugar para conocer
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Blythe C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great for kids. Nice area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal place to take children (Original) Sitio ideal para llevar a los niños
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 dalia r. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good experience. They allow to touch starfish with supervision. (Original) Buena experiencia. Permiten tocar estrellas de mar con supervisión.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yiniva T. 4 years ago on Google
    👍🏾
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Enrique S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place to go with the family to know different ecosystems, terrestrial and aquatic animals. (Original) Buen lugar para ir con la familia a conocer diferentes ecosistemas, animales terrestres y acuáticos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jecsgaming507 4 years ago on Google
    Wso
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 José F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All good. Just one suggestion that is to have more presentation turtles (Original) Todo bueno. Sólo una sugerencia que es tener más tortugas de presentación
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mike 5. 4 years ago on Google
    Visit was spoilt by a crowd of people from either India or Pakistan with about 10 children who totally misbehaved by shouting and screaming .The mothers in charge were oblivious to the fact that this is not good for the creatures .Not really a good display ..A few frogs ..a few starfish ... 1 lonesome turtle and 4 small tanks of various fish ..and 1 sloth in the tree ..horribly overpriced and to add insult to injury we were still charged $20 by the taxi
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Casa Finca El Hato El H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A natural reserve space within the city (Original) Un espacio de reserva natural dentro de la ciudad
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dilsa G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They show some of the animals in Panama; and how to protect them. (Original) Muestran algunos de los animales que hay en Panamá; y como hay que protegerlos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luis P. 4 years ago on Google
    A place to learn about the marine and marine life of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Children and adults can enjoy the stay in this place today it presents much more variety when I last visited it but in the same way I share with you some photos of that visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Teigst A. 4 years ago on Google
    Soooo fun to visit. Fun for all ages, you get to see colorful fish, sea turtle, sloth and so many types of frogs! The staff were great, very knowledgeable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jonathan M. 4 years ago on Google
    Worth the couple dollars for entry especially since there isn't much else to do in the area. The staff are knowledgeable and it goes to a good cause. If you are in the area and bed something to do. Check it out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Talkzlon t. 4 years ago on Google
    I enjoy very much visiting this place. Here you can visit an exhibition of frogs, turtles and learn about the species coming from the pacific ocean and Caribbean.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorybell M. 2 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed visiting this place. They exhibits endemic frogs which are very interesting to know about. Punta Culebra Nature Center is wheelchair accessible from the entrance to the exhibits; however, the forest trails behind the Center are not accessible by wheelchair due to the rough terrain. The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute remains closed to all researchers and public visitors to support the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. The Smithsonian’s priority is to protect the safety and health of its staff, volunteers and visitors. All general scientific and general public visits to all STRI facilities are suspended until further notice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dikla N. 6 years ago on Google
    Small place but realy nice for adults and children. My first time touching a sea star
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kent D. 6 years ago on Google
    A lovely spot. Small, dont expect too much. The views are fantastic, the shade is refreshing on a hot day, and it's a great activity to do with young kids.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Schurka S. 1 year ago on Google
    It's nice and interesting, much smaller than I expected. I gave 4 starts because I think they should put more information tables about animals there. I apologize if I miss them, but I don't remember being able to read about sloths that I saw there or other types they have. They can make it more educational. But it's nice to visit and it's on the great location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cole 1 year ago on Google
    I went three Fridays in a row, only to be told that the nature center was closed for unknown reasons. I finally decided to try on a Saturday. I got right in. The nature center is small, but packs a lot in! In the two hours I spent in the park, I saw three wild sloths, innumerable butterflies and every species of bird the area has to offer. The exhibits are charming, and the exhibit guides are wonderful!
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  • 5/5 Hilary H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely, mostly outdoor scientific recreation center. You can take snacks, there are two scientific centers, plus aquariums, and lots of outdoor space. We counted 6 sloths, 3 iguanas, 10 raccoons.
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  • 2/5 Richard P. 1 year ago on Google
    I found it disappointing. One star deducted because visitors were kept waiting outside the main gate for up to 45 minutes. No explanation, just " momento, momento". One star deducted because some exhibits were not maintained or not in use. The fish tanks outside were full of algae. Doesn't take much to clean them. One star deducted because of lack of interesting information about the exhibits. Anyway, you get to see a beach from a distance, try to go on it and the guard shouts. Lot of rubbish at the high water mark. Then there are some frogs to be found in some tanks, which are difficult to find Next door there are pickled frogs and a bunch of bones, which are easier to find. In both small display rooms you have to wait, as visitors are only allowed to enter in batches. Further up there are some fish tanks with a few fish and some coral. Inexplicably the look-out platform is closed. I also saw one sloth up a tree, and a handful of racoons. Which you should not feed, according to several signs. In hindsight I would have preferred to spend the $8 on lunch.
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  • 5/5 Victor Alvarado T. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent place for a short visit. They have a frog exhibit with the golden frog and a guide explaining, plus an exhibit with bones an many animals which is really interesting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janet H. 1 year ago on Google
    If you don’t have time or feel comfortable going on a monkey sloth boat ride, this is a way to see sloths. Like most people in Panama, the guides are friendly and knowledgeable. Nice tour of toads, and fish. The sloths are obviously in the trees around the habitat area. You will also see raccoons running around, if you are lucky you will see iguana and armadillo. Several birds to look at too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabrielle H. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience! I highly recommend for everyone visiting Panama City. The areas are well maintained, guides are knowledgeable and most speak both English/Spanish, beautidul voews of the canal/gulf, and you are able to see sloths and iguanas in their natural habitats. There is a lot of sun on the path, so going on a weekend when they first open is best if you are trying to avoid that.
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  • 5/5 Dmitriy S. 6 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Really nice place. Exhibitions are small but interesting and staff is happy to tell about the Panamanian animals
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  • 5/5 Luca 3 months ago on Google • 208 reviews New
    Interesting little park with a great view and a few sloths chilling on the trees!

  • 5/5 Nicole f. 4 months ago on Google • 125 reviews
    My family really loved it here. We finally got to see sloths after searching the trees for 2 months and so many other amazing things.

  • 5/5 Johann Qua H. 4 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Phenomenal place to visit where you get mini peeks at various ecosystems and key animals in Panama's biodiversity. During my visit, I saw 7 sloths, a wide variety of birds plus their fixed installations of frogs, fish, and other aquatic creatures. This is a stellar place to bring kids especially with their Qrioso room where you can touch million year old specimens and see various animal remains. A highlight of my stay in Panama City.

  • 5/5 G T. 4 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Wonderful exhibits that showcase Panama's wildlife. Some of the exhibits are hands on. Recommend for adults and children.

  • 5/5 Charles H. 6 years ago on Google
    Part of the Smithsonian institute

  • 5/5 Mayank T. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 4/5 Esther L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to spend time with the family, especially if they have small children. (Original) Un buen lugar para pasar un rato con la familia, en especial si tienen niños pequeños .

  • 5/5 Gretchen M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Informative and plenty of wildlife throughout the facility, both kept by the Smithsonian and local critters. Informative and a lot of wildlife throughout the facility, both maintained by the Smithsonian and local creatures. (Original) Informative and plenty of wildlife throughout the facility, both kept by the Smithsonian and local critters. Informativo y una gran cantidad de vida silvestre en toda la instalación, ambos mantenidos por el Smithsonian y criaturas locales.

  • 5/5 Dama B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place if I liked it, Vesta very nice and natural, it is a very nice experience for those who love nature (Original) El lugar si me gusto,Vesta muy bonito y natural, es una experiencia muy bonita para aquellos que Aman la naturaleza

  • 5/5 Andres Javier P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Children have the possibility to see and interact with marine species. All staff very friendly. Excellent experience for the family (Original) Los niños tienen la posibilidad de ver e interactuar con especies marinas. Todo el personal muy amable. Excelente experiencia para la familia

  • 5/5 Leonel V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place (Original) Buenisimo lugar

  • 5/5 Agnieszka K. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautifully situated, attractive tourist and educational place. You can touch the starfish, meet iguanas, birds, sloths, observe sea turtles up close. Beautiful aquariums with different environments in an air-conditioned room. (Original) Pieknie położone, atrakcyjne turystyczne i edukacyjnie miejsce. Można dotknąć rozgwiazdy,spotkać iguane, ptaki, leniwce, obserwować żółwie morskie z bliska. Piękne akwaria z różnymi środowiskami w klimatyzowanym ponieszczeniu.

  • 5/5 Marcial De G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The fauna and flora of (Original) La fauna y la flora d

  • 5/5 Luis M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 4/5 isaias m. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There you can observe different animals (Original) Ahí podrás observar diferentes animales

  • 3/5 Linda l. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It’s good to have a look, but don’t expect too much. (Original) 来看一看就好,但不要抱有太大期待

  • 5/5 Henry E. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The beauty of my country (Original) Lo bello de mi pais

  • 5/5 Noriham S. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very beautiful experience with children since they can share with nature and receive an explanation from the children about the animals' habitat (Original) Es una experiencia muy bella con los niños ya que pueden compartir con la naturaleza y recibir la explicacion de los chicos sobre el habitat de los animales

  • 5/5 Darwin F. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place. All an explosion of nature and a greater contact with the biodiversity of Panama. (Original) Lindo lugar. Toda una explosión de naturaleza y un mayor contacto con la biodiversidad de Panamá.

  • 5/5 Francis Javier Torres H. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent! (Original) Excelente!

  • 3/5 Jimy S. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lacks a bit of maintenance (Original) Le falta un poco de mantenimiento

  • 5/5 Francico P. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to share with the fimalia (Original) Excelente lugar para compartir con la fimalia

  • 5/5 René De León G. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Punta Culebra Marine Laboratory, Naos Island. An excursion that instructs and entertains. (Original) Laboratorio marino de Punta Culebra, isla Naos. Una excursión que instruye y entretiene.

  • 4/5 Angel Y. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good site. Beautiful view. Currently (01/19/17) the road is under construction. From this site boats are taken to go to little islands and enjoy beach days (Original) Buen sitio. Hermosa vista. Actualmente (19/01/17) se encuentra en construcción la carretera. Desde este sitio se toman embarcaciones para ir a islitas y disfrutar días de playa

  • 3/5 Eyra Elizabeth T. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small but interesting for kids (Original) Pequeño pero interesante para los peques

  • 5/5 Gilberto R. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent experience, regards. (Original) Excelente experiencia, saludos.

  • 5/5 Debra F. 4 years ago on Google
    We saw 7 howler monkeys, 4 titi monkeys, large turtles resting on a log. We saw a crocodile and took some great pictures. We saw a sloth. Lots of wildlife viewing in a short period of time. You gotta love it !!!

  • 5/5 Neotropic Photo T. 4 years ago on Google
    A wonderful place for bird watching and bird photographers! Come very early to witness the awakening of the rainforest!

  • 5/5 赵华 6 years ago on Google
    very good place for family party.

  • 5/5 Jorge A. B. 4 years ago on Google
    It was a great experience.

  • 5/5 Marti B m. 5 years ago on Google
    Was great experience with the kids

  • 4/5 Cristian Camilo Viveros R. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice views, nice service and you can take lunch too.

  • 5/5 June G. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful lush jungle.

  • 5/5 Jose M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good view and excellent experience (Original) Muy buena vista y excelente experiencia

  • 3/5 Bethzy B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nature is very beautiful, high humidity and mosquitoes (Original) Muy linda la naturaleza, mucha humedad y mosquitos

  • 5/5 Fernando G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to go to visit (Original) Un buen lugar para ir a visitar

  • 4/5 Me H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I passed the entrance, my cell phone had no reception. The very well groomed plantation trail, only the crossroads trail needs more attention. (Original) Pasé la entrada, mi celular no tenía recepción. El sendero de las plantaciones muy bien arreglado, solo el sendero de las cruces necesita más atención.

  • 5/5 Fernando C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Hermoso

  • 5/5 Juan A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We all have to go at some point !!! (Original) Todos tenemos que ir en algún momento!!!

  • 5/5 luis R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful landscapes (Original) Bellos paisajes

  • 4/5 Carmen t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place, quiet place, exuberant nature, there are hummingbirds, howler monkeys, gray-headed tanagers and others. (Original) Muy bonito lugar, sitio tranquilo, naturaleza exuberante, hay colibris, monos aulladores, tangaras cabecigrises y otras.

  • 5/5 Jasser C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very pretty (Original) Muy bonito

  • 5/5 Eymi M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ❤️🌻 (Original) ❤️🌻

  • 5/5 Kriz T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) When we arrived, they asked us to register but it was a very nice visit. It is all over the jungle and it is necessary to wear slippers (Original) Cuando llegamos, nos pidieron registrarnos pero fue muy linda visita. Esta en todo la selva y es necesario ir en zapatillas

  • 5/5 Jacobo O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Chucati Darien, a paradise of flora and fauna, one of the few Forest that survives, in Darien, where more than 35 Endemic species of the Reguion are shrunk. All types. At a height of 1439 m / above sea level. (Original) Chucati Darien, un paraíso de flora y fauna, uno de los pocos Bosque que sobrevive, en Darien, Donde se an encortado más de 35 especies Endémicas de la Reguion. De todo tipo. A una altura de 1439 m/sobre el nivel del mar.

  • 5/5 Sahil R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ossom (Original) Ossom

  • 5/5 Elias Sanjur C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) good trails. a house each beautiful and easily accessible on departure (Original) buenos senderos. una casa cada hermosa y de fácil acceso en salida

  • 5/5 Hiralda P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) PORLASHABES PORHESO MEHENCANTO THAT PLACE I WOULD LIKE HIRDENUEBO HAHESELUGAR okay (Original) PORLASHABES PORHESO MEHENCANTO ESELUGAR QUISIERA HIRDENUEBO HAHESELUGAR OK

  • 5/5 Eloy C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place for hiking (Original) Excelente lugar para senderismo

  • 5/5 Edwin N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good fishing for Sergeant, Tarpon, Snook and even a Red Snapper we caught. (Original) Buena pesca de Sargento, Sábalo, Róbalo y hasta un Pargo rojo agarramos.

  • 5/5 Diana Constanza Rojas T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Lindo lugar

  • 4/5 christiansen f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everybody was taking pictures of the beauty of the donated sake barrel. (Original) 奉納された酒樽の綺麗さに、皆さん写真を撮影されていました。

  • 4/5 Putzie K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful park to stroll and enjoy. (Original) Wunderschöner Park zum Flanieren und genießen.

  • 5/5 Zenaida S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Front (Original) Frente

  • 4/5 Ivon Q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The contact with nature is beautiful (Original) Es hermoso el contacto con la naturaleza

  • 5/5 Pablo A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Free mother and nature (Original) Madre libre y naturaleza

  • 5/5 Hector O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good nature (Original) Buena la naturaleza

  • 5/5 Mike L. 3 years ago on Google
    Good expirence

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    😉👼

  • 5/5 Kevin P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a calm place with beautiful views (Original) Es un lugar calmado y con lindas vistas

  • 2/5 patricia m. 4 years ago on Google
    Not a park you can enter. Sloth institute is at the Gambia resort.

  • 4/5 Carlos G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelentes

  • 5/5 Zoltan P. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 Thomas B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) February 2020 A really great experience to look at the jungle from a height and with a gondola in which up to 6 people fit a 15 min. Enjoy cable car ride. Once at the top, there is a 30m high viewing platform which you can use a ramp to wind around the platform. The view is outstanding you can see the canal where the ships sail, the lake and the huge jungle. The way up is easy for everyone to master because there are no steps, just a ramp. Beautiful panoramic photos of the surroundings can be taken up here. If you then make your way back to the cable car, you have to wait a little until you get a seat in the gondola, but then you can enjoy the cable car down and discover a lot of things, so keep your eyes open to see whether you can see monkeys gets. After the cable car we continue our wildlife tour through a park where you can admire butterflies, sloths, plants, frogs. After the tour through the park, we went on a boat trip to Gatun Lake to take another look at ships and nature. Thumbs up and a clear recommendation (Original) Februar 2020 Ein wirklich tolles Erlebnis um sich den Dschungel mal aus der Höhe anzuschauen und mit einer Gondel in der bis zu 6 Personen passen eine 15 min. Seilbahnfahrt zu genießen. Oben angekommen geht es zu einer 30m hohen Aussichtsplattform die man über eine Rampe die sich um die Plattform windet. Die Aussicht ist überragend man sieht den Kanal wo die Schiffe fahren, den See und den riesigen Urwald. Der Weg nach oben ist für alle gut zu bewältigen das es keine Terppenstufen gibt sondern nur eine Rampe. Hier oben lassen sich schöne Panoramafotos der Umgebung machen. Wenn man sich dann wieder auf den Rückweg zur Seilbahn macht muss man ein wenig warten bis man einen Platz in der Gondel bekommt, kann dan aber den Seilbahn weg nach unten genießen und kann so manches entdecken, also die Augen auf halten ob man Affen zu sehen bekommt. Nach der Seilbahn geht es dann weiter Wildlife Tour durch einen Park wo man Schmetterlinge, Faultiere, Pflanzen, Frösche bewundern kann. Nach der Tour durch den Park ging es dann noch auf eine Bootsfahrt auf den Gatun See um sich noch mal Schiffe und die Natur anzusehen. Daumen hoch und eine klare Empfehlung

  • 4/5 Thorsten H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We were on the trail to the Canyoing Tower. Great climb, unfortunately no real end. (Original) Wir waren auf dem Trail zum Canyoing Tower. Toller Aufstieg, leider keine wirkliches Ende.

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice to spend with the family (Original) Muí bonito para pasar en familia

  • 5/5 Nicolás C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good option to get to know the tropical forest and near the city! (Original) Una buena opción para conocer el bosque tropical y cerca de la ciudad!

  • 4/5 Raúl C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We went on an excursion, to tour Gatun Lake. It's good. (Original) Fuimos en una excursión, a recorrer el Lago Gatún. Está bueno.

  • 5/5 Opera B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Exelente

  • 5/5 Roll On Roll O. 2 years ago on Google
    Great oasis with a beautiful natural beach however not allowed to use the beach … it is just for taking a photo …

  • 1/5 Justeen H. 1 year ago on Google
    Complete waste of time. We took a taxi there from Cangrejo only to be told it was closing from 11-1 for some reason. We should’ve checked the hours, but still frustrating with a baby in the heat. We went to a nearby restaurant to kill 1.5 hours and then paid $20 to touch a star fish. The entire thing takes about 10 minutes to walk, and includes a few tanks with a couple fish, 1 sting ray, some star fish and sea urchins. There were 3 buildings with “exhibits”, one which was closed. The first one said the they had and amphibian exhibit starting in 15 minutes so we walked around and when we came back, they wouldn’t let us in because we didn’t have tickets. We’d just paid admission, did we really need a ticket? Anyway, we went to the next building and got tickets to their demonstration which was “great for kids” and starting in 30 min. After melting in the heat for half an hour, we returned only to realize the demonstration was not at all suitable for our 11 month old, so we left. We were heading toward the exit and one of the employees kindly let us into the amphibian exhibit (sans ticket, imagine!) to take a peek at the frogs. A long, hot day which would’ve been better spent elsewhere.

  • 5/5 J. M. 1 year ago on Google
    It's an interesting experience. Learn lots about the local nature (which is crazy!) and ecosystem. Definitely worth the time and cost. Make it a stop if you're nearby.

  • 5/5 Panama Your W. 8 months ago on Google
    Great place to learn about Panama's biodiversity, especially if you have kids.

  • 5/5 Kelly M. 7 months ago on Google
    I didn’t originally plan to visit but am so glad I did! It was $8 for foreigners and I loved walking around each of the exhibits and enjoying the views. The staff were so friendly and helped me spot all the frogs in the exhibit, which was really fun! I also saw a lot of iguanas, birds, and two sloths asleep in the trees. Overall it was a great area to walk around and I would absolutely recommend visiting!


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