Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Project full day

The Golden Lion Tamarins © GLTCP

One of the best-known rainforest conservation efforts in Brazil, the Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Project (GLTCP) , is a mere two-hour drive from the city of Rio de Janeiro.The Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) is a strikingly beautiful squirrel-sized primate, that exists only in the lowland Atlantic Rainforest of the state of Rio de Janeiro, is one of the most endangered primate species on earth.All of the approximately 1000 remaining wild individuals are found in the Poço das Antas Biological Reserve and the surrounding private land.

The Rainforest at Rio's backyards National Geographic Magazine Nearing extinction in the wild only a few decades ago, the golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) has become an international symbol of success in conservation. Many of the squirrel-size monkeys had been captured as pets or for zoo exhibits. Those remaining in the treetops about 200 in 1983 hung on for dear life in increasingly isolated patches of forest. Since then, more than 140 captive-bred tamarins have been released in and around the Poço das Antas Biological Reserve in the state of Rio de Janeiro. They are now mating with the wild population, which has rebounded to about a thousand. Read More Click here to see this information at National Geographic Magazine

Program Summary

07:00 h Rio de Janeiro - Silva Jardim
Airport or Hotel pick up. Transfer Rio-Silva Jardim, where the reserve is located.

09:00 h - Reintroduction area (farm according with reintroduction staff)
Arrival to reintroduction area, where Golden Lion Tamarins are being reintroduced to their natural habitat, with the supervision and guidance of Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Project technical staff. With the help of radio telemetry , hke through trails in the forest to observe the specimens in reintegration to their natural habitat.

11:00 h Golden Lion Tamarin Project
Visit to the Poço das Antas Biological Reserve Educational Center .

12:30 h Fazenda Bom Retiro
Transfer Fazenda RPPN Bom Retiro Farm for lunch. The place has an informal but warm atmosphere where travelers will have a Brazilian regional meal. Buffet service.

15:30 h Silva Jardim - Rio de Janeiro
Return to Rio. Estimated time arrival: 17:30 h.

Note - A contribtuion to the project is included in the price. Due the research character of this project, booking capacity is very limited.
Program not available on weekend.

General Information

Capacity:	Minimum of 1 and maximum of 12 travelers
Guide Language:	English. Other language upon request
Level:	Easy Level Program
Included:	Transfer in/out, driver guide in English, lunch at the farm, hiking with the staff to watch the animals
Not Included:	Lodging, bevarages, any type of insurance, optional tours, hospitalization, personal and medical expenses
Personal Gear:	Long sleeved shirt, jeans or tracksuit, sneakers or hiking boots, mosquito repellent
Optional Gear:	Video and/or photo camera(s); films, penknife, raincoat, small backpack
Note:	A contribution to the project is included in the price.