About Monkey Safari

Monkey Safari was created to offer a different way to experience the Panama Canal — not from a ship, but from the rainforest that surrounds it.

Our tours explore Gatun Lake and the famous Monkey Island, where wildlife, tropical forest, and one of the world’s greatest engineering wonders exist side by side.

4-hour guided experience
Small group tours
Daily departures from Panama City
Wildlife in its natural habitat

A Different Way to Experience the Canal

While most visitors experience the Panama Canal from large ships or observation decks, Monkey Safari offers something more intimate.

Our boat journeys through Gatun Lake bring travelers into the heart of the rainforest ecosystem that makes the Canal possible.

This is where wildlife, tropical forest, and history come together.

Where the Panama Canal Meets the Rainforest

Gatun Lake is more than a waterway for ships — it is part of a living rainforest ecosystem.

The islands that surround Monkey Island are home to several species of monkeys, tropical birds, reptiles, and countless other forms of wildlife that thrive in this protected environment.

Every tour is an opportunity to witness how nature and one of the world’s most famous waterways coexist.

Wildlife Encounters

Observe monkeys and rainforest wildlife in their natural habitat around Monkey Island.

Small Group Experience

Our tours are designed to feel personal, relaxed, and connected to nature.

Scenic Canal Views

Experience Gatun Lake while cargo ships pass through the Panama Canal just meters away.

Our Mission

At Monkey Safari, our mission is to offer travelers a deeper connection to Panama’s natural environment while exploring one of the most fascinating areas of the Panama Canal.

We believe that wildlife experiences should be respectful, educational, and memorable.