Na Trilha do Mico / Following the tamarins trail
On this tour, visitors will have the chance to observe golden lion tamarins and their behavior in the wild, tagging along AMLD monitoring team. The researchers use telemetry equipment to find the group of tamarins, like in the monitoring activities routine, while sharing with the visitors important information about these animals.
Casa do Mico / Mico's House
Visitors to the Golden Lion Tamarin Ecological Park are welcomed on arrival at the Casa do Mico (or Tamarin's House). It is a permanent exhibition that invites visitors to learn, through the history of the Sauí-Piranga tamarin's family, aspects of biology, social behavior, habits and curiosities about the golden lion tamarins. The exhibition has four themed rooms, audio visual information equipment and interactive experiences.
The Tamarin is Here: the history of the conservation of the Golden Lion Tamarin
In this exhibition, which features interactive panels and videos, visitors will be able to learn more about the Golden Lion Tamarin, its habitat, the efforts and challenges to ensure the conservation of the species and the Atlantic Forest in the region. The exhibition also includes an external part, which invites visitors to interact and play with the installations.
Vegetated Viaduct Viewpoint / Mirante do Viaduto Vegetado
A beautiful trail, which alternates stretches of mature forest with sections restored in recent years by AMLD, and arrives at the Vegetated Viaduct Viewpoint. From there, you can have a privileged view of the Poço das Antas Biological Reserve and the vegetated viaduct! The structure demonstrates the importance (and challenge) of connectivity in natural areas and illustrates the fundamental role of this, which is the first vegetated viaduct on federal highways in Brazil!
Restoration Tower / Torre da Restauração
One of the main trails in the park, this route starts at the foot of the lake and reaches the base of the Restoration Tower! At 15 meters high, 54 steps separate the visitor from an unforgettable view! From the top, it is possible to observe much of the area that was previously pasture and was restored by AMLD. The view also includes beautiful mountains, such as Morro do São João.
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