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With a plethora of biodiverse national parks spanning the country, there’s a wide array of animals in Panama for visitors to enjoy.
From La Amistad (on the western border with Costa Rica) to Darien National Park (bordering Colombia in the east), the country is filled with more than 10,000 types of plants and hundreds of species of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
Whether you prefer fertile land covered in lush rainforests or tropical beaches surrounded by big, blue ocean, Panama has plenty of natural beauty to spare.
The country’s coast is dotted by islands such as the Bocas del Toro archipelago, Pearl Islands, and San Blas Islands, with abundant marine life to be seen along with the picturesque scenic views.
Here’s a look at some of the more iconic Panama wildlife you may see in this unique land, which serves as a crossroads between North and South America.
ANIMALS IN PANAMA GUIDE
- Red-eyed Tree Frog
- Bush Dog
- Capybara
- Dolphins
- Giant Anteater
- Green Iguana
- Jaguar
- Jaguarundi
- Margay
- White-Faced Capuchin Monkey
- Morpho Butterflies
- Sea Turtles
- Sloths
- Tapirs
- Whale Sharks