The Amazon is home to more species of plants and animals than any other land ecosystem. It is estimated that a third of the world's species live there.
Here, you can come up close to some unique creatures of the Amazonian rainforest.
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Amazonia Encounters
This is the only exhibit in River Wonders where you can immerse yourself in the same environment as the animals.
Explore on foot for intimate encounters with the white-lipped tamarin, golden-headed lion tamarin and Azara’s agouti.
Animals
Azara's agouti
Azara's agouti is a medium-sized rodent found in South America and plays a vital role in the ecosystem by burying seeds, which helps with forest regeneration.
Golden-headed lion tamarin
The Golden-headed lion tamarin is a small, endangered primate native to the Atlantic Coastal Rainforest of Brazil.
Golden-headed lion tamarin
The White-lipped tamarin is a small New World monkey characterized by its either dark brown or black coat with a white patch of fur around its mouth and nose, resembling a "white lip" or "mustache."
